The half life period of a radioactive substance is best determined by counting the number of alpha particles emitted per second in a Geiger Muller counter from its known quantity. If the half life period of a radioactive substance is one month, then
A. $${\frac{3}{4}^{th}}$$ of it will disintegrate in two months
B. it will completely disintegrate in two months
C. it will completely disintegrate in four months
D. $${\frac{1}{8}^{th}}$$ of it will remain intact at the end of four months
Answer: Option A

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