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Properties of Alpha, Beta and Gamma Radiations

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In which of the following decays the element reduced does not change?

A

α

-decay

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B

β^{+}

-decay

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C

β^{-}

-decay

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D

γ

-decay

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Solution

The correct option is B $γ$ -decay
The emission of gamma rays does not alter the number of protons or neutrons in the nucleus.

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