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Courses on Khan Academy are always 100% free. Start practicing—and saving your progress—now! https://www.khanacademy.org/science/highschool-physics/x6679aa2c65c01e53:nuclear-physics/x6679aa2c65c01e53:radioactive-decay/v/beta-decay Want to explore more? Check out the full nuclear physics playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSQl0a2vh4HCBNsg2hoAn0ZpFrmNbX4XO During beta minus decay, a neutron in an unstable nucleus transforms into a proton, releasing a high energy electron and antineutrino in the process. During beta plus decay, a proton in an unstable nucleus transforms into a neutron, releasing a high energy positron and neutrino in the process. Beta particles carry away energy lost by the nucleus and are ionizing radiation. 00:00 - Intro 00:12 - Alpha and beta decay 01:12 - Beta minus decay of carbon-14 04:44 - Beta plus decay of nitrogen-13 07:47 - Neutrinos and antineutrinos 09:09 - Charge conservation 10:14 - Beta decay penetrating power and application ------------------ Khan Academy is a nonprofit organization with the mission of providing a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. Khan Academy has been translated into dozens of languages, and 15 million people around the globe learn on Khan Academy every month. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we would love your help! Donate here: https://www.khanacademy.org/donate?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=desc Volunteer here: https://www.khanacademy.org/contribute?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=desc