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Question: The electron emitted in beta radiation originates from....

The electron emitted in beta radiation originates from.

A

Inner orbits of atoms

B

Free electrons existing in nuclei

C

Decay of a neutron in a nucleus

D

Photon escaping from the nucleus

Answer

Decay of a neutron in a nucleus

Explanation

Solution

During β-decay, a neutron is transformed into a proton and an electron.