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A radioactive nucleus will not emit

A

Alpha and beta rays simultaneously

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Beta and gamma rays simultaneously

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Gamma and alpha rays

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Gamma rays only

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Solution

The correct option is D
Gamma rays only

A radioisotope first emits $α$ or $β$ particles, then it becomes unstable and emits $γ$ -rays.

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