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C6^14 is formed from N7^14in the upper a...

`C_6^14` is formed from `N_7^14`in the upper atmosphere by the action of the fundamental particle

A

Positron

B

Neutron

C

Electron

D

Proton

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The correct Answer is:
B
The radioactive isotope `""_(6)C^(14)` is produced in the atmosphere by the action of cosmic ray neutrons on `""_(7)N^(14)`
`""_(7)N^(14) + ""_(0)n^1 to ""_(6)C^(14) + ""_(1)H^1`
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