In a $RA$ element the fraction of initiated amount remaining after its mean life time is 

  • A

    $1 - \frac{1}{e}$

  • B

    $\frac{1}{e^2}$

  • C

    $\frac{1}{e}$

  • D

    $1- \frac{1}{e^2}$

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