A $\beta$ Particle Is an Energetic
A)photon Emitted by a Nucleus

question 17

Multiple Choice

A $\beta$ particle is an energetic

• A)photon emitted by a nucleus.
• B)electron or positron.
• C)proton emitted by a nucleus.
• D)neutron emitted by a nucleus.
• E)None of these is correct.

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