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• Types: β−, β+, electron capture.
• Q-value: account for atomic electrons: for β−, Q = [mass_parent − mass_daughter] c^2; for β+ subtract 2 m_e c^2.
• Spectrum: continuous electron energy distribution; neutrino carries missing energy.
• Allowed vs forbidden transitions; selection rules (ΔJ, parity).
• Fermi function correction for Coulomb effects; comparative half-life ft-values.
• Example: compute endpoint energy and qualitatively analyze spectrum shape.

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Challenges in Introductory Nuclear Physics Step by Step Solutions of Problems in Introductory

1. Identify A, Z.
2. Use masses (nuclear mass vs atomic mass) — account for electron masses when needed.
3. Convert u to MeV using 1 u = 931.494 MeV/c^2.