Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Nuclei

Question:

Which of the following particles/rays is emitted in a radioactive decay in which neither the atomic number nor the mass number changes?

Options:

Proton

Gamma

Electron

Neutron

Correct Answer:

Gamma

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Gamma

Gamma rays are EM radiation emitted during the de-excitation of a nucleus. They do not affect the number of protons or neutrons and hence do not change the atomic or mass number.