The activity of a radioactive sample is measured as $N_0$ counts per minute at $t = 0$ and $N_0/e$ counts per minute at $t = 5\, minutes$. The time (in $minutes$) at which the activity reduces to half its value is

  • A

    ${\log _e}\,2/5$

  • B

    $\frac{5}{{{{\log }_e}\,2}}$

  • C

    $5\,{\log _{10}}\,2$

  • D

    $5\,{\log _e}\,2$

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