$\beta$- rays emitted by a radioactive material are

  • [IIT 1983]
  • A

    Electromagnetic radiation

  • B

    The electrons orbiting around the nucleus

  • C

    Charged particles emitted by nucleus

  • D

    Neutral particles

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