Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Nuclei

Question:

Which of the following cannot be emitted by radioactive substances during their decay?

Options:

Protons

Nuetrino

Alpha- particle

Electrons

Correct Answer:

Protons

Explanation:

During nuclear decays like  α,β or γ decay, Helium nuclei, electrons and neutrinos are emitted. But no protons or neutrons are emitted in the process of nuclear decay. Hence the correct option is Protons.