How Much Energy (In MeV)is Released in the Beta Decay

question 18

Multiple Choice

How much energy (in MeV) is released in the beta decay of a free neutron? Assume mass(proton) = 938.272 MeV/c²,mass(neutron) = 939.566 MeV/c²,mass(electron) = 0.511 MeV/c²,and mass(neutrino) = 0.000 MeV/c².

• A)1.294 MeV
• B)0.783 MeV
• C)0.272 MeV
• D)1.805 MeV
• E)Energy is not released in this decay.

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