The relation between half-life $(T)$ and decay constant $(\lambda)$ is

  • A
    $\lambda T=1$
  • B
    $\lambda T=\frac{1}{2}$
  • C
    $\lambda T=\log _{e} 2$
  • D
    $\lambda=\log 2 T$

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