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For a certain radioactive process the graph between ln R and t(sec) is obtained as shown in the figure. Then the value of half life for the unknown radioactive material is approximately :

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\(R = R_0e^{-\lambda t}\) gives \(\ln R = \ln R_0 - \lambda t\); the slope of the graph is \(-\lambda\). Read the intercepts from the figure.
Updated On: Nov 4, 2026
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Solution and Explanation

\(R = R_0 e^{-\lambda t}\Rightarrow \ln R = \ln R_0 - \lambda t\), a straight line with slope \(-\lambda\).
From the graph: \(\ln R = 6\) at \(t = 0\) and \(\ln R = 0\) at \(t = 40\) s.
\(\lambda = \dfrac{6 - 0}{40 - 0} = 0.15\ \text{s}^{-1}\).
\(T_{1/2} = \dfrac{\ln 2}{\lambda} = \dfrac{0.693}{0.15} = 4.62\ \text{s}\).
Answer: (4) 4.62 sec
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