Post Utme Covenant University 2024 Physics Question 4

Practice objective / multiple choice question 4 from the 2024 Post Utme Covenant University Physics examination.

Post Utme Covenant University 2024 Physics Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 4 POST_UTME_COVENANT_UNIVERSITY • 2024 • PHYSICS • objective

A nucleus of mass number $A$ and atomic number $Z$ undergoes \beta decay. If the energy released is $Q$, what is the relationship between $Q$ and the masses of the parent and daughter nuclei?

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. $Q = \( m_{parent} - m_{daughter} \)c^2$
B. $Q = \( m_{daughter} - m_{parent} \)c^2$
C. $Q = \( m_{parent} + m_{daughter} \)c^2$
D. $Q = \( m_{parent} - m_{daughter} \)c^2$
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
$Q = \( m_{parent} - m_{daughter} \)c^2$

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