Gamma rays are produced when?

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - Physics - 2022 (Objective) Subject: Physics

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Gamma rays are produced when?
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Gamma rays are produced when energy changes occur within the nuclei of atoms. Gamma rays are high-energy electromagnetic radiation that are emitted by atomic nuclei during radioactive decay or nuclear reactions. These changes within the nuclei of atoms can result in the release of excess energy in the form of gamma rays. This process is known as gamma decay. Gamma rays have the highest energy and shortest wavelength in the electromagnetic spectrum, and they can penetrate most materials, making them useful in a wide range of applications, including medical imaging and cancer treatment.
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