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Uranium nucleus ` ""_(92)^(238) U` undergoes several disintegrations and ultimately decays to lead nucleus `""_(82)^(206) Pb`. How many alpha and beta particles are emitted ?

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To solve the problem of how many alpha and beta particles are emitted when uranium nucleus \( _{92}^{238}U \) decays to lead nucleus \( _{82}^{206}Pb \), we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Initial and Final Nuclei**: - Initial nucleus: \( _{92}^{238}U \) - Final nucleus: \( _{82}^{206}Pb \) ...
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