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) $${\frac{3}{4}^{{\text{th}}}}$$ of it will disintegrate in two months B) It will completely disintegrate in two months C) It will completely disintegrate in four months D) $${\frac{l}{8}^{{\text{th}}}}$$ of it will remain intact at the end of four months

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Correct Answer: Option B

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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

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