Practice mode Nuclear Physics

Radioactive decay is described as random. What does this mean?

Correct answer B. It is impossible to predict which nucleus will decay next

Explanation

Each nucleus has a fixed probability of decaying per unit time, but the moment any particular nucleus decays cannot be predicted. Only average behaviour of many nuclei is predictable.

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