Total energy released by the decay of nucleus in β+ decay.
Answer to Problem 35P
Solution:
Explanation of Solution
Given Info:
A nucleus decays by β+ decay. Mass of electron is equal to positron.
Formula Used:
Energy is given by
Inβ+decay the proton inside the radioactive nucleus converts to neutron and releases a positron and an electron neutrino.
The balanced equation for β+decay can be expressed as
The energy corresponding to the above balanced equation can be expressed as
As mass of electron is equal to mass of positron.
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