$N$ atoms of a radioactive element emit $n$ number of $\alpha$-particles per second. The mean life of the element in seconds is:

  • A
    $\frac{n}{N}$
  • B
    $\frac{N}{n}$
  • C
    $0.693 \frac{N}{n}$
  • D
    $0.693 \frac{n}{N}$

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