AIIMS2011Physics-Nuclear Physics

AIIMS 2011 Physics Radioactive Decay MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 12

Half life of a radioactive material is 5 years, then the percentage of it remained after 25 years will be

A

3.125%

B

6.25%

C

1.25%

D

25%

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Number of half lives, n = t / T1/2 = 5. Percentage of radioactive material remaining after 25 years is (1/2)^5 x 100 = 3.125%.

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