Question

Which of the following terms best describes a condition inwhich a quantity decreases at a rate that is proportional to thecurrent value of the quantity?

Answer 1

Solution

- A quantity is subject to exponential decay if it decreases at a rate proportional to its current value.

- The formula for exponential decay is:

$\frac{dN}{dt}=-\lambda N$

Final Answer

The answer is EXPONENTIAL DECAY (OPTION C)