Which of the major types of radiation results from an easily recognizable change in the nucleus?

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Alpha and beta radiation involve changes in the nucleus: alpha radiation emits an alpha particle (2 protons and 2 neutrons), and beta radiation involves the transformation of a neutron into a proton or vice versa. Gamma radiation, however, involves the emission of energy without changing the nucleus's composition.

Which of the Major Types of Radiation Results from an Easily