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Properties of Alpha, Beta and Gamma Radiations

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In beta decay, the typical Q value is approximately:

A

2 M e V

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1 M e V

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1 e V

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10 M e V

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Solution

The correct option is B $1 M e V$
The $Q$ value for a reaction is the amount of energy released by that reaction.
In beta decay, a typical $Q$ is around $1 M e V$ .

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