Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Nuclei

Question:

A radioactive substance is emitting $β^-$ particles at a certain rate. When it is heated to a high temperature, the rate of emission

Options:

increases

decreases

remains same

initially increases and then decreases

Correct Answer:

remains same

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → remains same

The rate of emission of β⁻ particles depends only on the nature of the nucleus and its decay constant, not on external factors like temperature, pressure, or chemical state.

Answer: The rate of emission remains unchanged.