Question detail
Which of the following statements is true about gamma radiation?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Atoms and nuclear radiation
Question
- A. It is strongly ionising but weakly penetrating.
- B. It is weakly ionising but highly penetrating.
- C. It consists of helium nuclei.
- D. It consists of high-speed electrons.
Answer
The correct answer is B: It is weakly ionising but highly penetrating..
Explanation
The correct answer is B: It is weakly ionising but highly penetrating.. This supports the learning objective "Describe gamma radiation as electromagnetic radiation emitted from the nucleus." in Radioactive decay and nuclear radiation because it uses the correct atomic and nuclear radiation relationship for Atoms and nuclear radiation. The other options are less suitable because they do not match the required Radioactive decay and nuclear radiation idea: It is strongly ionising but weakly penetrating.; It consists of helium nuclei.; It consists of high-speed electrons..
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Gamma Radiation
Students often confuse gamma radiation with other types of radiation, thinking it has mass or charge.
Remember that gamma radiation is electromagnetic radiation emitted from the nucleus, with no mass or charge.
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