From $N$ atoms of a radioactive element,$n$ alpha particles are emitted per second. The half-life of the element is ......

  • A
    $n/N \, s$
  • B
    $N/n \, s$
  • C
    $0.693 \, N/n \, s$
  • D
    $0.693 \, n/N \, s$

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