(a) What is meant by assuming that the decay constant λ is a constant, independent of time? Under what circumstances might λ change with time? (b) If a nucleus has a half-life of one year, does that mean it will be completely decayed after two years? Explain.

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  1. (a) What is meant by assuming that the decay constant λ is a constant, independent of time? Under what circumstances might λ change with time?

(b) If a nucleus has a half-life of one year, does that mean it will be completely decayed after two years? Explain.

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