MDCAT Physics MCQ #2848

The activity of a radioactive sample is 5000 Bq. If the decay constant is 0.02 min^-1, how many nuclei are present?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #2848

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The activity of a radioactive sample is 5000 Bq. If the decay constant is 0.02 min^-1, how many nuclei are present?

    • A) 250000
    • B) 25000
    • C) 2500
    • D) 250

    Answer: 250000

    Explanation: Activity = λN, so N = Activity / λ. Converting λ to s^-1, we get N = 5000 / (0.02/60) = 250000. Option 'B' uses λ in min^-1 directly.