JEE PHYSICS MCQ: NUCLEI

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\beta^{-}

particle is emitted by a radioactive nucleus at the time of conversion of a :-

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Correct option: A

Neutron into a proton

Option A (Neutron into a proton) is correct because a

\beta^{-}

particle emission occurs when a neutron in the nucleus transforms into a proton, releasing an electron (

\beta^{-}

particle) and an antineutrino.

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