If TH is the half-life and TM is the mean life. Which of the following statement is correct
A
TM>TH
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B
TM<TH
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C
both are directly proportional to square of the decay constant
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D
TM∝λ0
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Solution
The correct option is ATM>TH As given in the passage, mean life time is always greater than half life. Because, Meanlife=Halflifeln2 Mean life is the inverse of decay constant, the average survival time.