0

Guest

Courses New

The electron emitted in beta radiation originates from

The electron emitted in beta radiation originates from 

Grade:12

1 Answers

KUNAL PATEL
57 Points
6 years ago
Beta decay happens when neutron decays into beta particle (usually electron) and proton. It was observed that the momentum of nucleus was unchanged (contradicting the conservation of laws of momentum) after beta decay which led to the discovery of particle called neutrino. so the answer is that electron emitted in beta radiation originates from decay of a neutron and equation for it is as follows:-

Think You Can Provide A Better Answer ?

Other Related Questions on AIEEE Entrance Exam

View all Questions »

ASK QUESTION

Get your questions answered by the expert for free

Answer and earn gift vouchers

Win Gift vouchers upto Rs 500/-

View courses by askIITians

Design classes One-on-One in your own way with Top IITians/Medical Professionals

Click Here Know More

Complete Self Study Package designed by Industry Leading Experts

Click Here Know More

Live 1-1 coding classes to unleash the Creator in your Child

Click Here Know More

a Complete All-in-One Study package Fully Loaded inside a Tablet!

Click Here Know More