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Beta Decay

In β-decay, t...

Question

In $β$ -decay, the Q-value of the process is E. Then

KE of a $b e t a$ -particle cannot exceed E.

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KE of anti-neutrino emitted lies between zero and E

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$\frac{N}{Z}$ ratio of the nucleus is altered.

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Mass number (A) of the nucleus is altered.

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Solution

The correct options are
A
KE of a $b e t a$ -particle cannot exceed E.

B
KE of anti-neutrino emitted lies between zero and E

C
$\frac{N}{Z}$ ratio of the nucleus is altered.

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