Gamma radiation from a radioactive nucleus results in change in the number of __________.
A
neutrons
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B
protons
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C
both
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D
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.