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Properties of Alpha, Beta and Gamma Rays

Which of the ...

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Which of the following rays is not an electromagnetic wave?

A

β -

rays

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B

Heat rays

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C

X -

rays

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D

γ -

rays

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Solution

The correct option is A $β -$ rays
$β -$ rays are fast-moving electrons. So, they are not an electromagnetic wave.

While heat rays, $X -$ rays and $γ -$ rays are electromagnetic waves.

Hence, option $(A)$ is the correct answer.

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