If we assume that the initial activity of the progeny is zero, derive the time at which N2 is a What type of serial radioactive decay is this expression applicable? Describe it maximum briefly 1,N10 N2 =

If we assume that the initial activity of the progeny is zero, derive the time at which N2 is a What type of serial radioactive decay is this expression applicable? Describe it maximum briefly 1,N10 N2 =

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If we assume that the initial activity of the progeny is zero, derive the time at which N2 is a
What type of serial radioactive decay is this expression applicable? Describe it
,N10
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briefly
N2 =t0 (e-at – e-dat)
12 – 11

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