Question
Physics Question on Nuclear physics
During a β- decay
A
An atomic electron is ejected
B
An electron which is already present within the nucleus is ejected
C
A neutron in the nucleus decays emitting an electron
D
A proton in the nucleus decays emitting an electron
Answer
A neutron in the nucleus decays emitting an electron
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is (C) : A neutron in the nucleus decays emitting an electron.