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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.