Which of the following statements is true about a beta particle?

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Beta particles are high-energy, high-speed electrons or positrons emitted by certain types of radioactive nuclei such as potassium-40. The emission of a beta particle results in the conversion of a neutron into a proton within the nucleus, thereby increasing the atomic number of the nucleus by one while keeping the mass number the same. This process does not involve the emission of helium nuclei (alpha particles) or gamma radiation, which is a form of electromagnetic radiation.

Which of the Following Statements Is True About a Beta