WBBSEClass XPhysical ScienceAtomic Nucleus01 Mark2026 Easy

QQuestion

If the mass of an electron is m, then the mass of a β-particle is:

(a) m

(b) 2m

(c) 3m

(d) 4m

Exam-ready answer 01 Mark

Answer

(a) m

Explanation

A β-particle (β⁻) is a high-speed electron emitted from the nucleus during beta decay.

Therefore, the mass of a β-particle is equal to the mass of an electron.

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