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Which of the following sub-atomic entities is involved in radioactive decay? O All of these can be involved O Beta particle (an electron) O Alpha particle O Gamma rays

Modern Physics

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Chapter13: Nuclear Structure

Section13.4: Radioactivity

Problem 1E

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Which of the following sub-atomic entities is involved in radioactive decay?
O All of these can be involved
Beta particle (an electron)
O Alpha particle
O Gamma rays

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