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Equipartition Theorem

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Does the composition of nucleus changes, if it emits $γ$ -radiation?

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yes

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no

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C

may be

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cant say

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Solution

The correct option is B no
As the $γ$ radiations are chargeless and massless so, there is no change in mass number or Atomic number.
Hence there will not be any change in the composition of nucleus.

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