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gamma ray

 
   
Very high frequency electromagnetic radiation emitted when an excited nucleus undergoes gamma decay. Gamma rays are very damaging to human tissue, and exposure to them needs strict monitoring. Gamma rays can be detected by means of a Geiger counter.  

 

 

 
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