Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Atoms, nuclei and radiation

Atoms, nuclei and radiation — practice question

In $\beta^-$ decay, what alteration occurs in the quark composition of the nucleus that releases the $\beta^-$ particle, and what other particle is emitted?

  • Adown to up; antineutrino
  • Bdown to up; neutrino
  • Cup to down; antineutrino
  • Dup to down; neutrino

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