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scottseptembe
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Hello,
Would all radioactive decay lead to a daughter nuclide in a "nuclear excited" state, and if so, would this indicate that gamma rays are emitted in order for the nuclear ground/stable state to be reached after any decay?
Also, if nuclear decay occurs b/c of the imbalance of the nucleus's attractive strong nuclear force and the repulsive electrostatic force, why is it said that a "weak force" is the cause for decay? Thanks a lot.
Would all radioactive decay lead to a daughter nuclide in a "nuclear excited" state, and if so, would this indicate that gamma rays are emitted in order for the nuclear ground/stable state to be reached after any decay?
Also, if nuclear decay occurs b/c of the imbalance of the nucleus's attractive strong nuclear force and the repulsive electrostatic force, why is it said that a "weak force" is the cause for decay? Thanks a lot.