From a newly formed radioactive substance (Half life $2$ hours), the intensity of radiation is $64$ times the permissible safe level. The minimum time after which work can be done safely from this source is ..........$hours$

  • [IIT 1983]
  • A

    $6 $

  • B

    $12$

  • C

    $24$

  • D

    $128$

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