A particle material can decay in two ways emitting αandbeta particles. Half lives for αandbeta decay separately T1 and T2 respectively. If the material decays for αandbeta simultaneously, then half life of the material is:
A
T1 + T2
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B
T1 - T2
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C
T1+T2T1−T2
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D
T1T2T1+T2
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Solution
The correct option is BT1 - T2 A particle material can decay in two ways emitting α and β particle.
Half lives for α and β decay separately T1 and T2 respectively.
Now, is the material decays for α and β simultaneously, then half of the material will be: