A Neutron Is Known to Undergo Beta Decay (N $\rightarrow$ P + E- + )

question 24

Multiple Choice

A neutron is known to undergo beta decay (n $\rightarrow$ p + e- + ) .A reasonable mean lifetime for free neutrons is:

• A)10 years.
• B)10 hours.
• C)10 days.
• D)10 minutes.
• E)10-23 s.

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