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A gamma ray is a form of high energy electromagnetic radiation. Gamma rays are the highest energy electromagnetic radiation, and they are generated by nuclear processes. Use the links below to learn more. The gauge particles of electromagnetic force are photons, which have both particle and wave properties.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoGamma rays don't give off any particle. They are like light rays, but with a much higher energy. When a gamma ray strikes an atom of something, it can be simply absorbed (generating a bit of heat) or it can cause the atom to release an electron. This can, in turn, cause the atom to give off one or more x-rays. Don Wiles
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∙ 11y agoAs difficult as it is to wrap our mind around these things, gamma radiation is
exactly the same physical phenomenon as radio, light, heat, microwaves, and
x-rays ... only with unimaginably short wavelength and high frequency. So, if
you've come far enough to accept the wave/particle duality of light and the
idea of photons, then you should extend the same concepts right on up to
gamma rays.
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∙ 11y agoYes. Gamma rays have all the same characteristics as light, radio,
X-rays, etc., but the numbers that describe them are different.
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Is it possible for gamma decay to produce a new element?
no, gamma isn't really decay as the radioactive ion doesn't emit any particles. In alpha and beta decay, different size particles are emitted as the nucleus decays but in gamma radiatio the ion gives off an ionising electromagnetic wave.
Which of these types of radioactive decay does not produce an atom of a different element?
All forms of radioactive decay have emissions. Some, however, do not emit alpha, positive or negative beta, or gamma particles, and do not emit protons or neutrons either. In these, which include electron capture and double electron capture, neutrinos are emitted, but these are still considered particles.
Spontaneous disintegration of a radionuclide accompanied by the emission of alpha or beta particles or gamma rays?
Radioactive Decay
Why are alpha and gamma radiations used in americium 241?
The term "used" is not adequate. The radioactive decay of Am-241 is associated with the emission of alpha particles and gamma rays.
What type of nuclear decay produces energy instead of a particle?
gamma decay
How can gamma decay without having mass?
It can't, as far as I know. "Gamma decay" doesn't refer to the decay of gamma rays; rather, it refers to a decay of ATOMS, or some other particles, which produces gamma rays in the process.
What three products of radioactive decay?
alpha particles, beta particles, gamma radiation
Which of the following is not produced by nuclear decay A Alpha particles B Beta particles C Gamma rays D Delta particles?
There is no such thing as delta particles in nuclear decay.
Is it possible for gamma decay to produce a new element?
no, gamma isn't really decay as the radioactive ion doesn't emit any particles. In alpha and beta decay, different size particles are emitted as the nucleus decays but in gamma radiatio the ion gives off an ionising electromagnetic wave.
Which of these types of radioactive decay does not produce an atom of a different element?
All forms of radioactive decay have emissions. Some, however, do not emit alpha, positive or negative beta, or gamma particles, and do not emit protons or neutrons either. In these, which include electron capture and double electron capture, neutrinos are emitted, but these are still considered particles.
What are three models of radioactive decay?
emission of alpha, beta or gamma particles
Does Gamma decay emits energy but no particles?
it emits very high energy photons
What decay has no particles?
Even gamma decay is considered to produce a particle for each decay event: the photon. Perhaps you are thinking of K capture (a form of beta decay), but it still emits a neutrino.
Spontaneous disintegration of a radionuclide accompanied by the emission of alpha or beta particles or gamma rays?
Radioactive Decay
Radioactive decay is the release of?
It depends on the type of decay. Alpha particles are helium nuclei, and contain 2 protons and 2 neutrons. Beta particles are just electrons. And gamma particles are electromagnetic waves with very high frequencies.
What radioactive decay has no particles?
Even gamma decay is considered to produce a particle for each decay event: the photon. Perhaps you are thinking of K capture (a form of beta decay), but it still emits a neutrino.
Why are alpha and gamma radiations used in americium 241?
The term "used" is not adequate. The radioactive decay of Am-241 is associated with the emission of alpha particles and gamma rays.
