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Decay Constant, as it says on my revision sheet is defined as 'The probability of a nucleus decaying per unit time'.
Does it mean that it can't be greater than 1? Otherwise, doesn't that imply that a nucleus is most certainly going to decay(greater than 100% chance within a certain period.
Based on the formula λ = ln2/T where T is the half life, it seems if T < ln2 then λ > 1?
Does it mean that it can't be greater than 1? Otherwise, doesn't that imply that a nucleus is most certainly going to decay(greater than 100% chance within a certain period.
Based on the formula λ = ln2/T where T is the half life, it seems if T < ln2 then λ > 1?
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