The half life period of a radioactive substance is best determined by counting the number of alpha particles emitted per second in a Geiger Muller counter from its known quantity. If the half life period of a radioactive substance is one month, then
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A. 3/4th of it will disintegrate in two months.
B. it will completely disintegrate in two months.
C. it will completely disintegrate in four months.
D. l/8th of it will remain intact at the end of four months.
Correct Answer
it will completely disintegrate in two months.
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1. Thermal nuclear reactors using enriched uranium as fuel contains a maximum of __________ percent fissile material i.e. U-235.