$A$ sample of radioactive material has mass $m$,decay constant $\lambda$,and molar mass $M$. If the Avogadro constant is $N_A$,what is the initial activity of the sample?

  • A
    $\lambda m$
  • B
    $\frac{\lambda m}{M}$
  • C
    $\frac{\lambda m N_A}{M}$
  • D
    $m N_A e^{\lambda}$

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