The unit of decay constant λ is:
Correct answer: D. s-1
- A. ms
- B. m
- C. m-1
- D. s-1
Explanation
The correct option is s-1, which stands for "per second." The unit of decay constant (λ) is measured in s-1 because it represents the probability of decay of a radioactive nucleus per unit time.
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