Rankers Physics

Nucleus: Practice Problem & Solution

Consider the following nuclear reactions and select the correct statements from the options that follow. Nucleus diagram: Consider the following nuclear reactions and select the (A) Free neutron has higher mass than proton, therefore reaction I is possible (B) Free proton has less mass than neutron, therefore reaction II is not possible for the free proton (C) Inside a nucleus, both decays (reaction I and II) are possible (D) Inside a nucleus, reaction I is not possible but reaction II is possible.
A, B, C are correct
A, C, D are correct
A, B, D are correct
B, C, D are correct

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