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For a first-order radioactive decay with half-life and mean life , which statements are correct?

  1. AThe time required for of the sample to decay is .
  2. BAfter a time equal to , about of the sample has decayed.
  3. CThe time required for decay is .
  4. DAfter a time equal to , the activity is of its initial value.

Answer: A, B, C

Time for fraction left : . For : (A true). For : (C true). At , , so 63.2% has decayed (B true) and activity is 36.8%, not 50% (D false).
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