Which decay outcome maximizes the kinetic energy release when polonium-210 decays within a sealed microcalorimeter?

💡 Explanation

Alpha decay imparts considerable kinetic energy because the alpha particle has substantially more mass than a beta particle; therefore, the alpha carries away a larger portion of the decay energy rather than electron capture decay and fission.

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