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A-LevelPhysicsNuclear physics9702/12 · Oct/Nov 2025 · Q391 Mark

A nucleus of magnesium-23 decays to form a nucleus of sodium-23, emitting a β⁺ particle and particle X. What is particle X?

Aan antineutrino
Ban electron
Cneutron
Dneutrino

✓ Correct answer

D: neutrino

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Nuclear physics, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2025 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 39.

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