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Question
Radioactive decay of the nucleus emits which of the following electromagnetic radiations?
Explanation
Gamma rays are high-energy electromagnetic photons emitted from unstable nuclei during alpha or beta decay when daughter nucleus transitions from excited state. Their high penetration distinguishes them from UV, IR, and X-rays produced by extranuclear processes.
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