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| Q. |
Gamma rays have greatest similarity with – |
| A. | α-rays |
| B. | β-rays |
| C. | X-rays |
| D. | U.V.-rays |
| Answer» C. X-rays | |
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Explanation: Gamma radiation, also known as gamma rays or hyphenated as gamma-rays and denoted as y, is electromagnetic radiation of high frequency and therefore high energy. Gamma rays are ionizing radiation and are thus biologically hazardous. They are classically produced by the decay from high energy states of atomic nuclei (gamma decay), but are also created by other processes. |
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