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Grade 12Modern Physics

IN BEETA-DECAY WE ARE SUPPOSE TO DISCUSS ABOUT NUCLEONS TRANSITION BUT HERE ELECTRON RELEASES WHY?

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10 Years agoGrade 12
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ApprovedApproved Tutor Answer10 Years ago
in beta decay the beta particle(electron) is released from the nucleus when a neutron get converted to proton (along with release of antineutrino). there is no involvement of electrons from shells around nucleus.
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