The activity R of an unknown radioactive

Question:

The activity R of an unknown radioactive nuclide is measured at hourly intervals. The results found are tabulated as follows:

(i) Plot the graph of R versus t and calculate half-life from the graph.

 

(ii) Plot the graph of ln(R/R0) versus t and obtain the value of half-life from the graph.

Solution:

(i)

R(MBq)

t(h)

From graph we can say that the activity of R has reduced by 50%. Therefore, the half-life is 40 mins.

(ii) ln(R/Ro)

n(h)

Slope of the graph = – λ

λ = 1.05 h-1

Half-time = 0.693/ λ = 0.66 h = 39.6 min = 40 min

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