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Uses of Radioactivity

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Rate of decay of radioactive substance is altered by :

A

pressure

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B

temperature

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C

chemical change

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D

none of the above

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Solution

The correct option is D none of the above
Any physical changes (temperature, pressure and temperatures) or chemical changes do not alter the rate of decay of the radioactive substances.

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