MDCAT Physics MCQ #2549

In the context of radioactive decay, what is the term for the time required for the activity of a sample to decrease by half?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #2549

  1. Question 1

    Q1. In the context of radioactive decay, what is the term for the time required for the activity of a sample to decrease by half?

    • A) Half-life
    • B) Mean lifetime
    • C) Decay constant
    • D) Radioactive period

    Answer: Half-life

    Explanation: Half-life is the time for activity (or number of nuclei) to reduce by half; it's a characteristic property.