The Beta Spectrum for ¹²B Decay Is Shown in the Graph

question 79

Multiple Choice

The beta spectrum for ¹²B decay is shown in the graph. The kinetic energy of an emitted $\beta$ particle is 6.00 MeV. The energy of the associated neutrino is approximately

• A) 6.00 MeV
• B) 13.4 MeV
• C) 7.40 MeV
• D) 11.3 MeV
• E) 2.54 MeV

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