In gamma decay, what is emitted?
AProtons
BPositrons
CParticles
DPhotons
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Photons
1. Their energy runs to hundreds of keV or more.
2. They carry no charge and no mass.
3. High energy photons are emitted.
_Source: NCERT Class 12 Physics, Ch 13 'Nuclei'_
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