Cobalt-60 Decays to Nickel-60 $\alpha$ )
D)positron
E) $\alpha$ )

question 145

Multiple Choice

Cobalt-60 decays to nickel-60.What particle is emitted?

• A)proton
• B)neutron
• C)(\(\alpha\))
• D)positron
• E)(\(\alpha\)).

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