Consider the following two statements:
$A.$ The energy spectrum of $\alpha-$ particles emitted in radioactive decay is discrete.
$B.$ The energy spectrum of $\beta-$ particles emitted in radioactive decay is continuous.

  • A
    Only $A$ is correct.
  • B
    Only $B$ is correct.
  • C
    $A$ is correct but $B$ is wrong.
  • D
    Both $A$ and $B$ are correct.

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