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True. A gamma ray is a high-energy photon, and thus moves at the speed of light. And, like all photons, it has no charge.

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A gamma ray is a very high speed particle with no charge. True or false?

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A gamma ray is a very high speed particle with no charge?

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What is gamma particle?

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What is the relative charge of gamma particles?

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Do gamma rays have a charge?

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