A free neutron has a half-life of 614 s. It undergoes beta

Chapter 44, Problem 11

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A free neutron has a half-life of 614 s. It undergoes beta decay by emitting an electron. Can a free proton undergo a similar decay? (a) yes, the same decay (b) yes, but by emitting a positron (c) yes, but with a very different half-life (d) no

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