Nuclear Physics And Radioactivity Question 258
Question: During a negative beta decay [IIT 1987; MNR 1990]
Options:
A) An atomic electron is ejected
B) An electron which is already present within the nucleus is ejected
C) A neutron in the nucleus decays emitting an electron
D) A part of the binding energy is converted into electron
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Negative $ \beta - $ decay is expressed by the equation $ n={{p}^{+}}+{{e}^{-}}+{{\nu }^{-}} $
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