The nucleus 15/8O decays by electron capture. The nuclear reaction is written                              15/8O + e- → 15/7N + ν                                                        (a) Write the process going on for a single particle within the nucleus. (b) Disregarding the daughter’s recoil, determine the energy of the neutrino.

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Q: The radioactive isotope (95Nb) has a half-life of 35 days. A sample containing this isotope has an…

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Nuclear interactions

In nature, there are certain rules and standards for an interaction. These interactions are universally accepted. There are four types of interactions: