In One Type of Decay Process,a Neutron in the Nucleus

question 103

Multiple Choice

In one type of decay process,a neutron in the nucleus is converted to a proton and another particle which is ejected (emitted) from the nucleus.What is the identity of the ejected particle?

• A) positron
• B) beta particle
• C) alpha particle
• D) deuteron
• E) neutron

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