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Which is responsible for the most helium found on Earth ?

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Gamma decay
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Nuclear fusion
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Alpha decay
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Positron emission
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Nuclear fission
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Solution

The correct option is C Alpha decay
Alpha decay is responsible for most helium found on Earth.
Alpha decay of heavy atoms such as uranium and thorium present in the earth's crust gives helium nuclei.

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