Physics

Problem

A nuclide has a decay constant

1.6\times10^{-4}\,\text{s}^{-1}

. Calculate, in minutes, the time required for the number of undecayed nuclei to drop to

1\%

of the initial number. a)

5.1\times10^{2}\,\text{min}

2.1\times10^{2}\,\text{min}

4.8\times10^{2}\,\text{min}

4.2\times10^{2}\,\text{min}