TS EAMCET · Physics · Nuclear Physics
Which of the following is emitted, when \({ }_{94}^{239}\) Pu decays into \({ }_{92}^{235} \mathrm{U}\) ?
- A Gamma ray
- B Neutron
- C Electron
- D Alpha particle
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Correct Answer
(D) Alpha particle
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\({ }_{94}^{239} \mathrm{Pu} \stackrel{\alpha}{\longrightarrow}{ }_{92}^{235} \mathrm{U}\) When \(\alpha\) particle is emitted that atomic mass is decreases by four and atomic number is decreases by two.
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