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Gamma radiation from a radioactive nucleus results in change in the number of __________.

A
neutrons
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protons
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both
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none of the above
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Solution

The correct option is D none of the above
Gamma radiation from a radioactive nucleus will not result in change in the number of protons or neutrons. Gamma rays are charge-less and mass-less electromagnetic radiations. They do not contains protons or neutrons.

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