Beta Particle
Beta particles are high-energy, high-speed electrons or positrons emitted by certain types of radioactive nuclei such as potassium-40. The beta particles emitted are a form of ionizing radiation also known as beta rays. The production of beta particles is termed beta decay. They are designated by the Greek letter beta (β). There are two forms of beta decay, β− and β+, which respectively give rise to the electron and the positron.
Read more about Beta Particle: β− Decay (electron Emission), β+ Decay (positron Emission), Interaction With Other Matter, Uses, History, Health
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