Decay Flashcards
1
Q
Decay equation
A
R(t) = R(0)e^-it
2
Q
Rate constant
A
Functional rate of change in the level
3
Q
Time constant
A
Inverse of rate constant
Represented by Tj
Tj = 1/k K = 1/ Tj
- has time units to match those of associated rate constant
4
Q
Half line
A
Time taken for the level to reach half its initial value
(t1/2 denotation)
Units: Time
5
Q
Half line equation
A
t1/2 = ln2/k OR k = ln2/ t1/2
6
Q
The half life is related to the time constant
A
t1/2 = Tj ln2 OR Tj = t1/2 / en2
7
Q
Recovery
A
R(t) = R(♾)(1-e^-kt)
