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A mixture of radioactive substances gives off three types of radiations. The radiation which travels with the speed of light is

A

Neutrino radiation

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B

γ-radiation

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C

ß-radiation

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D

α - radiation

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Solution

The correct option is B
γ-radiation

γ-radiations are electromagnetic radiations and hence travel with the speed of light radiations.

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