Explain the HL continuous beta spectrum by tracking energy sharing between the beta particle and the emitted neutrino or antineutrino.
This question is in two parts.
The alpha particles and gamma rays produced in radioactive decay have discrete energy spectra. This suggests that nuclei also possess discrete energy levels. However, beta particles produced in radioactive decay have continuous energy spectra. Describe how the existence of the antineutrino accounts for the continuous nature of beta spectra.
the total emitted energy is shared between the electron and the antineutrino;
the energy/velocity can be shared/distributed in an infinite number of ways / OWTTE;