Question

Which statement is true about $n/p$ ratio?

• A. It increases by $\beta$-emission
• B. It increases by $\alpha$-emission
• C. It increases by $\gamma$-emission
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

It increases by $\alpha$-emission

Effect of various decay process on n/p ratio :

$-$ increases by $\alpha$-decay.

$-$ decreases by $\beta$-decay.

$-$ no change by $\gamma$-decay.