A radioactive isotope undergoes decay with respect to time following _____________ law?

Correct answer: B. Exponential

  • A. Logarithmic
  • B. Exponential
  • C. Linear
  • D. Inverse square

Explanation

Radioactive decay follows an exponential law, expressed as N = N₀e⁻ˡᵗ, where the number of undecayed nuclei decreases by a constant fraction per unit time. It is therefore not a linear decrease.

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