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Beta rays emitted by a radioactive material are – |
| A. | The electrons orbiting around the nucleus |
| B. | Charged particles emitted by nucleus |
| C. | Neutral particles |
| D. | Electromagnetic radiations |
| Answer» B. Charged particles emitted by nucleus | |
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Explanation: A beta ray is a high-energy, high- speed electron (negatively charged) or positron (positively charged) emitted in the radioactive decay of an atomic nucleus, such as a potassium- 40 nucleus, in the process of beta decay. |
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