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    When a Nucleus in an Excited State Decays to the Ground
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When a Nucleus in an Excited State Decays to the Ground

Question 46

Question 46

Multiple Choice

When a nucleus in an excited state decays to the ground state,the particle emitted is


A) an alpha particle.
B) a beta particle.
C) a gamma ray.
D) an x-ray.
E) none of the above.

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