Question

A nucleus undergoes γ-decay due to
(a) excess of protons.
(b) excess of neutrons.
(c) large mass.
(d) its excited state.

Answer 1

Answer:

A nucleus undergoes y decay due to excess of protons .

a) excess of protons

Answer 2

A nucleus undergoes  γ-decay because of its excited state.

Explanation:

• Gamma decay, in contrast, takes place when a nucleus is in an excited state and has an excessive amount of energy to be stable.
• This often takes place after alpha or beta decay has occurred.
• Because only energy is emitted at some point of gamma decay, the quantity of protons remains the same.
• The nuclei give off energy and can additionally emit charged particles of matter. Types of radioactive decay consist of alpha, beta, and gamma decay.