Beta and gamma decay

Remember that β particles are electrons and understand why there can"t be electrons inside the nucleus.Be surprised to find out that unlike α"s, β"s are not mono-energetic.By simple application of conservation of charge, understand that a neutron could change into a proton and electron.Write the nuclear equations for β decay.Apply the conservation of energy and momentum to deduce that if β particles are not mono-energetic...

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