A Radioactive Isotope That Decomposes by Beta Particle Emission Loses

question 22

Multiple Choice

A radioactive isotope that decomposes by beta particle emission loses

• A) a positron
• B) an electron
• C) a neutron
• D) a proton
• E) a helium nucleus

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Definitions:

Fuse Links

Safety devices in electrical systems that melt and break the circuit when current exceeds a certain level, preventing overheating.

Relays

Electrically operated switches that open or close circuits when activated, used in various applications to control high power or high voltage devices with low power signals.

Series Circuits

Electrical circuits in which components are arranged in a sequence such that the current flows through each component one after the other.

Voltage Drops

A reduction in voltage across a component or section of a circuit, indicating resistance or a loss of electrical power.