The decay constant of a radioactive element is $1.5 \times {10^{ - 9}}$ per second. 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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