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A beta particle can be an electron, or a positron (anti-electron).


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A beta particle is actually a what?

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The beta particle is actually?

an electron


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If you think to a beta particle the symbol is β.


Is a beta particle an electron?

Yes, a beta particle is an electron.


What is the strength of a beta particle?

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A beta particle is actually?

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A high-speed electron ejected from a nucleus durng radioactive decay is called a?

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What is the difference between a beta plus particle and a beta minus particle?

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What instrument do scientists use to smash together tiny bits of matter?

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In a beta particle emission what does the neutron split into?

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What is the charge for a beta particle?

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