If in the case of a radioisotope the value of half-life $(T_{1/2})$ and decay constant $(\lambda)$ are identical in magnitude, then their value should be

  • A
    $0.693 / 2$
  • B
    $(0.693)^{1/2}$
  • C
    $(0.693)^2$
  • D
    $0.693$

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