The half-life $(T)$ and the disintegration constant $(\lambda)$ of a radioactive substance are related as:

  • A
    $\lambda T = 1$
  • B
    $\lambda T = 0.693$
  • C
    $\frac{T}{\lambda} = 0.693$
  • D
    $\frac{\lambda}{T} = 0.693$

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