A β^- Decay Occurs in an Unstable Nucleus When

question 132

Multiple Choice

A β^- decay occurs in an unstable nucleus when

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

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Productivity High

refers to a state of efficiency where an individual or organization can produce significant amounts or high-quality outputs within a given period.

Outputs Constant

A condition where the quantity of production or output remains unchanged over a period of time.

Decreasing Inputs

The process or trend of reducing the amount of resources, labor, or material used in the production of goods or services.

Productivity Ratio

A measure of the efficiency of production, often calculated as the ratio of outputs produced to inputs used.