$A$ radioactive sample has an activity $A$ in air. If the sample is kept inside water,then its activity $A^{\prime}$

  • A
    becomes less than $A$
  • B
    becomes more than $A$
  • C
    is same as $A$
  • D
    will be less than or equal to $A$ depending on the density of water

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