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Given below are two statements: Statement-I: The law of radioactive decay states that the number of nuclei undergoing the decay per unit time is inversely proportional to the total number of nuclei in the sample. Statement-II: The half life of a radionuclide is the sum of the life time of all nuclei, divided by the initial concentration of the nuclei at time t=0. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct.

B

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are incorrect.

C

Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect.

D

Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct.

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. Analyze Statement-I: The law of radioactive decay states that the rate of disintegration (number of nuclei decaying per unit time, dNdt-\frac{dN}{dt}) is directly proportional to the number of nuclei (NN) present in the sample at that instant . The statement says 'inversely proportional', which is incorrect.
  2. Analyze Statement-II: The quantity defined as the 'sum of lifetimes of all nuclei divided by the initial number of nuclei' is the Mean Life (or Average Life, τ\tau), not the Half-life . The Half-life (T1/2T_{1/2}) is the time required for the number of radioactive nuclei to reduce to half of its initial value . Therefore, this statement is incorrect.
  3. Conclusion: Both statements are incorrect.

Exam Context & Concepts Covered

This question aligns with the NEET PHYSICS syllabus, specifically targeting concepts from NUCLEI. Mastering this topic is crucial for scoring well in the upcoming medical entrance examinations. Solving conceptually related problems will help you understand the nuances of these concepts and improve your problem-solving speed.

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