The half-life period of a radio-active element $X$ is same as the mean life time of another radio-active element $Y$ Initially they have the same number of atoms. Then

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  • A

    $X$ and $Y$ have same decay rate initially

  • B

    $X$ and $ Y$ decay at same rate always

  • C

    $Y$ will decay faster than $X$

  • D

    $X$ will decay faster than $Y$

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