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The same radioactive nucleus may emit

A

All the three `alpha, beta and gamma` radiations simultaneously

B

Only `alpha, beta ` simultaneously

C

Only one `alpha, beta ` or `gamma` at a time

D

All the three `alpha, beta and gamma ` one after another

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