MDCAT Physics MCQ #2859

In beta-minus decay, a neutron converts to a proton via emission of a(n)...

MDCAT Physics MCQ #2859

  1. Question 1

    Q1. In beta-minus decay, a neutron converts to a proton via emission of a(n)...

    • A) electron and neutrino
    • B) positron and neutrino
    • C) electron and antineutrino
    • D) gamma photon

    Answer: electron and antineutrino

    Explanation: Beta-minus decay emits an electron and antineutrino. Option A incorrectly includes neutrino instead of antineutrino.