Are beta rays electromagnetic waves or are beams of particles ? Explain

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Beta( $β$ ) rays are the beam of electrons present in radioactive radiation.
Beta ( $β$ ) rays are negatively charged particles.
Their penetrating power is very high.
Hence, beta rays are a beam of particles.

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