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Physics Atomic and Nuclear Physics Karnataka - CET Previous Year Question MCQ (Single Correct)

During a decay

A
a neutron in the nucleus decays emitting an electron
B
a proton in the nucleus decays emitting an electron
C
an atomic electron is ejected
D
an electron which is already present within the nucleus is ejected.

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Thus a neutron in the nucleus decays into a proton and an electron along with the emission of an antineutrino.

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