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n/p ratio during positron decay:

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\(\beta^+\) decay: \(p \rightarrow n\) \(\Rightarrow\) \(n\) increases, \(p\) decreases \(\Rightarrow\) \(n/p\) ratio increases.

Updated On: Apr 16, 2026

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remains constant
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