MDCAT Physics MCQ #2536

The half-life of a radioactive substance is a measure of its

MDCAT Physics MCQ #2536

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The half-life of a radioactive substance is a measure of its

    • A) Activity
    • B) Decay constant
    • C) Stability
    • D) Rate of decay

    Answer: Rate of decay

    Explanation: Half-life is the time for half the nuclei to decay; it's inversely related to the decay constant.