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Interpretation:
Time associated with radioactivity of a sample of
Concept introduction:
The process in which an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy and emits radiation, in the form of particles like alpha, beta is known as Radioactive decay. Each of the radioactive element has deferent half lives which are specific for each element..
(b)
Interpretation:
time associated with radioactivity of a sample of
Concept introduction The process in which an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy and emits radiation, in the form of particles like alpha, beta is known as Radioactive decay. Each of the radioactive element has deferent half lives which are specific for each element.
(c)
Interpretation:
Time associated with radioactivity of a sample of
Concept introduction:
The process in which an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy and emits radiation, in the form of particles like alpha, beta is known as Radioactive decay. Each of the radioactive element has deferent half lives which are specific for each element.
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