Question

Which of the following statements are true regarding gamma radiation?

• A. Gamma radiations are neutral.
• B. Gamma radiations are electromagnetic in nature.
• C. Gamma radiations are high energy electrons.
• D. Gamma radiations travel with speed of light.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

The correct options are
A

Gamma radiations are neutral.

B

Gamma radiations are electromagnetic in nature.

D

Gamma radiations travel with speed of light.

Gamma rays are produced when a nucleus at higher energy state transits to a lower energy state. These rays have the highest penetrating power and the lowest ionizing power. Gamma rays are the electromagnetic rays with the shortest wavelength. They travel at speed of light. During emission of gamma rays, the atomic and mass number of a nucleus remains same. They does not get deflected by the electric and magnetic field due to zero charge.