$A$ radioactive nucleus decays by two different processes. The half-life for the first process is $10 \ s$ and that for the second is $100 \ s$. The effective half-life of the nucleus is close to $..... \ s$.

  • A
    $9$
  • B
    $55$
  • C
    $6$
  • D
    $12$

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