The unit of decay constant is:
Correct answer: D. s^-1
- A. m/s
- B. m^-1
- C. m
- D. s^-1
Explanation
D is the right option because The decay constant, denoted by λ (lambda), represents the probability per unit time that a nucleus will decay. Its unit is per second (s^-1) because it measures the rate of decay over time.
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