In the uranium series,the decay constant of the parent nuclide is $\lambda$. What is the decay constant of the stable end product of this series?

  • A
    $\lambda / 238$
  • B
    $\lambda / 206$
  • C
    $\lambda / 208$
  • D
    Zero

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