Nuclear Physics Question 5
Question 5 - 29 January - Shift 1
A radioactive element $ _92^{242} X$ emits two $\alpha$-particles, one electron and two positrons. The product nucleus is represented by $ _P^{234} Y$. The value of $P$ is
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Answer: (87)
Solution:
Formula: Alpha - Decay Process
$ \begin{aligned} & P=92-2-2+1-1-1 \\ & P=92-5 \\ & \mathbf{P}=\mathbf{8 7} \end{aligned} $
