Post Utme Veritas University 2024 Physics Question 18

Practice objective / multiple choice question 18 from the 2024 Post Utme Veritas University Physics examination.

Post Utme Veritas University 2024 Physics Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 18 POST_UTME_VERITAS_UNIVERSITY • 2024 • PHYSICS • objective

A radioactive sample decays according to the equation $N(t) = N_0 e^{-\lambda t}$, where $N_0$ is the initial number of nuclei, $\lambda$ is the decay cons\tant, and $t$ is time. If the half-life of the sample is 10 years, what is the decay cons\tant?

Answer Options

A. 0.0693 yr^\( -1 \)
Correct Answer B. 0.693 yr^\( -1 \)
C. 0.0693 yr^\( -1 \)
D. 0.693 yr^\( -1 \)
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
0.693 yr^\( -1 \)

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