The rate constant for a radioactive decay reaction is $\lambda$. The average life is represented by:
- A$1/\lambda$
- B$\ln 2/\lambda$
- C$\frac{\lambda}{\sqrt{2}}$
- D$\frac{0.693}{\lambda}$
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