The activity of a radioactive sample is measured as $N_0$ counts per minute at $t = 0$ and $N_0/e$ counts per minute at $t = 5\, \text{minutes}$. The time (in minutes) at which the activity reduces to half of its initial value is

  • A
    $5\, \log_e 2$
  • B
    $\frac{\log_e 2}{5}$
  • C
    $\frac{5}{\log_e 2}$
  • D
    $5\, \log_{10} 2$

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