The decay constant of a radioactive element is $1.5 \times 10^{-9} \text{ s}^{-1}$. Its mean life in seconds will be:

  • A
    $1.5 \times 10^9$
  • B
    $4.62 \times 10^8$
  • C
    $6.67 \times 10^8$
  • D
    $10.35 \times 10^8$

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