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✖Decay Constant is a measure of the rate at which unstable atoms undergo radioactive decay, emitting ionizing radiation, and is a fundamental concept in nuclear physics and chemistry.ⓘ Decay Constant [λ]

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✖Average Life is the expected time a nuclear facility or material remains operational or radioactive, providing a measure of its overall lifespan and safety considerations.ⓘ Average Life [t_avg]

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Average Life

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t avg = \frac{1}{λ}

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2.5 s = \frac{1}{0.4 Hz}

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Average Life Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Average Life = 1/Decay Constant
t_avg = 1/λ
This formula uses 2 Variables

Variables Used

Average Life - (Measured in Second) - Average Life is the expected time a nuclear facility or material remains operational or radioactive, providing a measure of its overall lifespan and safety considerations.
Decay Constant - (Measured in Hertz) - Decay Constant is a measure of the rate at which unstable atoms undergo radioactive decay, emitting ionizing radiation, and is a fundamental concept in nuclear physics and chemistry.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Decay Constant: 0.4 Hertz --> 0.4 Hertz No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

t_avg = 1/λ --> 1/0.4

Evaluating ... ...

t_avg = 2.5

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

2.5 Second --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

2.5 Second <-- Average Life

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Population at Time

Go Number of Particles at Time = Number of Particles in Sample Initially*e^(-(Decay Constant*Time)/(3.156*10^7))

Decay Rate

Go Decay Rate = -Decay Constant*Total Number of Particles in Sample

Nuclear Radius

Go Nuclear Radius = Radius of Nucleon*Mass Number^(1/3)

Half Life for Nuclear Decay

Go Half Life Period = 0.693/Decay Constant

Average Life Formula

Average Life = 1/Decay Constant
t_avg = 1/λ

What is Radioactive Decay?

Radioactive decay is the process by which an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy by emitting radiation. This spontaneous transformation results in the nucleus changing into a different state, often transforming into a different element or isotope.

How to Calculate Average Life?

Average Life calculator uses Average Life = 1/Decay Constant to calculate the Average Life, Average Life formula is defined as a measure of the average time an asset or a product is expected to last or be in use, providing a way to estimate the duration of its usefulness or functionality. Average Life is denoted by t_avg symbol.

How to calculate Average Life using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Average Life, enter Decay Constant (λ) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Average Life calculation can be explained with given input values -> 2.5 = 1/0.4.

FAQ

What is Average Life?

Average Life formula is defined as a measure of the average time an asset or a product is expected to last or be in use, providing a way to estimate the duration of its usefulness or functionality and is represented as t_avg = 1/λ or Average Life = 1/Decay Constant. Decay Constant is a measure of the rate at which unstable atoms undergo radioactive decay, emitting ionizing radiation, and is a fundamental concept in nuclear physics and chemistry.

How to calculate Average Life?

Average Life formula is defined as a measure of the average time an asset or a product is expected to last or be in use, providing a way to estimate the duration of its usefulness or functionality is calculated using Average Life = 1/Decay Constant. To calculate Average Life, you need Decay Constant (λ). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Decay Constant and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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