Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Nuclei

Question:

A radioactive source is freshly prepared. It is found that it emits radiation of intensity which is 128 times the premissible safe level. The half life of this sample is 3 hours. Find the minimum time after which it would be possible to work safely with this radioactive source.

Options:

12 h

21 h

24 h

48 h

Correct Answer:

21 h

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) - 21 h