Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Nuclei

Question:

A freshly prepared radioactive sample of half life 1 hour emits radiations that are 128 times as intense as the permissible safe limit. What is the minimum time after which the sample can be safely used?

Options:

256 h

128 h

14 h

7 h

Correct Answer:

7 h

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → 7 h