A $\beta ^ { - }$ Decay Occurs in an Unstable Nucleus When
A) a Neutron

question 71

Multiple Choice

A $\beta ^ { - }$ decay occurs in an unstable nucleus when

• A) a neutron is converted to an alpha particle by the weak force.
• B) a proton is converted to a neutron by the strong force.
• C) a proton is converted to an electron by the strong force.
• D) a neutron is converted to a positron by the weak force.
• E) a neutron is converted to a proton by the weak force.

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