Electromagnetic Waves · NEET Preparation Physics
Which of the following electromagnetic waves is produced by the decay of radioactive nuclei?
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easy · MCQ · Q-B09EE4
Which of the following electromagnetic waves is produced by the decay of radioactive nuclei?
- A.X-rays
- B.Gamma raysCorrect answer
- C.Ultraviolet rays
- D.Infrared waves
Solution
Gamma rays have the highest frequency and shortest wavelength in the electromagnetic spectrum and are typically produced by the transitions of atomic nuclei and radioactive decay.
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