MDCAT Physics MCQ #2837

A radioactive sample has an activity of 1000 Bq. If its decay constant is 0.01 s^-1, how many radioactive atoms are present?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #2837

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A radioactive sample has an activity of 1000 Bq. If its decay constant is 0.01 s^-1, how many radioactive atoms are present?

    • A) 100000
    • B) 10000
    • C) 1000
    • D) 50000

    Answer: 100000

    Explanation: Activity = λN, so N = Activity / λ = 1000 / 0.01 = 100000. Option 'B' incorrectly divides by 0.1.