A radioactive nucleus emits a beta particle. Its mass number MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A radioactive nucleus emits a beta particle. Its mass number
A. Increases by 1
B. Decreases by 1
C. Decreases by 2
D. Remains unchanged
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
β⁻ decay: n → p + e⁻, so A unchanged, Z increases by 1.

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An object is placed at the centre of curvature of a concave mirror. The image formed is
A. Real, inverted, diminished
B. Virtual, erect, magnified
C. Virtual, inverted, same size
D. Real, inverted, same size

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
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An object of mass 1 kg is moving with a velocity of 10 m/s. Its de Broglie wavelength is (h = 6.63×10⁻³⁴ Js)
A. 6.63 × 10⁻³⁴ m
B. 6.63 × 10⁻³⁵ m
C. 6.63 × 10⁻³³ m
D. 6.63 × 10⁻³⁶ m

Correct Answer: Option B


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The image formed by a concave lens is always
A. Real, erect, magnified
B. Virtual, erect, diminished
C. Virtual, inverted, magnified
D. Real, inverted, diminished

Correct Answer: Option B


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