A heavy nucleus Q of half-life 20 minutes undergoes alpha-decay with probability of 60% and beta-decay with probability of 40%. Initially, the number of Q nuclei is 1000. The number of alpha-decays of Q in the first one hour is
- (A)50
- (B)75
- (C)350
- (D)525✓ Correct
Answer: (D)
Solution
Out of 1000 nuclei, 60% may undergo α-decay, so nuclei may have α-decay.
Decay constant: min.
After t = 60 minutes: .
Number of nuclei that decayed = 600 - 75 = 525.
Decay constant: min.
After t = 60 minutes: .
Number of nuclei that decayed = 600 - 75 = 525.
JEE Advanced · 2021 · 03 Oct 2021 · Paper 1 · Single correct option