Gamma ray (also called gamma radiation), denoted by the lower-case Greek letter gamma (γ), is penetrating electromagnetic radiation of a kind arising from the radioactive decay of atomic nuclei and therefore consists of high-energy photons(high energy electromagnetic particles).
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Assertion :γ−rays have very high penetrating power. Reason: γ−rays are electromagnetic radiations of high energy.
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