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In nuclear physics, beta-minus decay involves:

A Emission of a helium nucleus
B A neutron converting to a proton with emission of an electron and antineutrino
C Emission of a photon
D Fission into two nuclei

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Beta-minus: n → p + e- + ν̄e. A neutron converts to a proton, emitting an electron (beta particle) and electron antineutrino.

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