Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Nuclei

Question:

You are given a nuclei undergoing a beta minus decay. Which of the following is true?

Options:

A neutron is converted to a proton.

A proton is converted to a neutron.

A neutron is converted to a positron.

Neutrino is released

Correct Answer:

A neutron is converted to a proton.

Explanation:

In a beta minus decay :

n → p + e- + \(\overline{v}\)