A radioactive sample decays to 1/4 of its original amount in 40 days. Its half-life is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A radioactive sample decays to 1/4 of its original amount in 40 days. Its half-life is:
A. 10 days
B. 20 days
C. 80 days
D. 40 days
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
1/4 = (1/2)², so 2 half-lives = 40 days → half-life = 20 days. After 1 half-life 1/2 remains, after 2 half-lives 1/4.

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