Beta rays emitted by radioactive substances are essentially: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Beta rays emitted by radioactive substances are essentially:
A. High-speed electrons
B. Neutrons
C. Helium nuclei
D. Electromagnetic waves
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
During beta decay, a neutron in an unstable nucleus transforms into a proton and an electron. The proton remains in the nucleus, but the electron is ejected at high speed. These ejected, high-energy electrons are called beta rays (or beta particles). Gamma rays are electromagnetic waves, and alpha particles are helium nuclei.

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