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In the nuclear reaction  ZAXZ1AY+β+r¯+Energy, the emitted electron

a
is one of the orbital electrons
b
is the electron that was previously present in the nucleus
c
is manufactured by the nucleus out of the available energy
d
None of the above is correct

detailed solution

Correct option is C

No electron of the observed energies can exist inside the nucleus which violates uncertainty principle. This electron is manufactured by the nucleus of  ZAX out of the available energy. For this to happen, the rest mass energy difference between  ZAX and  Z−1AY should at least be mec2

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