$N$ atoms of a radioactive element emit $n$ number of $\alpha$-particles per second. Mean life of the element in seconds, is

  • A

    $\frac{n}{N}$

  • B

    $\frac{N}{n}$

  • C

    $0.693 \frac{N}{n}$

  • D

    $0.693 \frac{n}{N}$

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