Beta decay is a type of radioactive decay in which a beta particle (either an electron or a positron) is emitted from the nucleus of an atom.
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Alpha decay is another type of radioactive decay in which an alpha particle (two protons and two neutrons) is emitted from the nucleus.
Gamma decay is a type of radioactive decay that involves the emission of gamma rays, which are high-energy photons.
Half-Life: Half-life refers to the time it takes for half of the radioactive atoms in a sample to undergo radioactive decay.