Em Spectrum - Gamma Rays

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    Can gamma rays be emitted by radioactive decay, nuclear fusion and nuclear fission?

    • Yes
    • No
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This quiz will test your basic understanding of Gamma Rays.

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  • 2. 

    The three main types of radioactive decay are:

    • Alpha, beta, delta

    • Alpha, beta, gamma

    • Beta, gamma, delta

    Correct Answer
    A. Alpha, beta, gamma
    Explanation
    The correct answer is alpha, beta, gamma. Alpha decay occurs when an unstable nucleus emits an alpha particle, consisting of two protons and two neutrons. Beta decay involves the emission of a beta particle, which can be either an electron or a positron. Gamma decay, on the other hand, involves the release of gamma rays, which are high-energy photons. These three types of radioactive decay are the most common and well-known mechanisms by which unstable atoms undergo nuclear transformations.

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  • 3. 

    Gamma rays have the lowest frequency in the EM spectrum.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Gamma rays actually have the highest frequency in the electromagnetic (EM) spectrum, not the lowest. The EM spectrum is a range of different types of electromagnetic radiation, ordered by their frequencies. Gamma rays have the shortest wavelengths and highest frequencies, while radio waves have the longest wavelengths and lowest frequencies. Therefore, the statement that gamma rays have the lowest frequency is incorrect.

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  • 4. 

    Gamma photons travel at the speed of sound.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Gamma photons travel at the speed of light.

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  • 5. 

    Nuclear fussion is when an atom is split into two.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Nuclear fission

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