c) W+
In Beta Decay, the weak nuclear force is responsible for the transformation of a neutron into a proton or vice versa. The force carrier for the weak nuclear force is the W boson, which comes in two varieties - W+ and W-. These particles are responsible for mediating the weak force interactions that govern Beta Decay processes.
In Beta Decay, which force exchange particle is involved and why
a) gluon
b) photon
c) W+
d) W-
e) pie-meson
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