Weak nuclear force is responsible for radioactive decay which takes place in heavy nuclei..what does radioactive decay mean?

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Radioactive decay, also known as nuclear decay or radioactivity, is the process by which the nucleus of an unstable atom loses energy by emitting radiation, including alpha particles, beta particles, gamma rays and conversion electrons to gain stability. A material that spontaneously emits such radiation is considered radioactive.

In below diagram an example for Alpha - decay is shown.


 

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