Question

Gamma rays have

• A. no mass and no charge
• B. only mass
• C. only charge
• D. None

Answer 1

The correct option is A no mass and no charge

Solution: Gamma rays are similar to X rays and radio waves. Therefore, gamma rays have no mass and no charge. Due to this they have high penetrating power. As, instead of not containing any charge it contains a photon that is emitted from an unstable nucleus.

Hence the correct option is (A).