Question

The essential distinction between X-rays and  γ - rays is that

(a) γ-  rays have smaller wavelength than X-rays

(b) γ - rays emanate from nucleus while X-rays emanate from outer part of the atom

(c) γ- rays have greater ionizing power than X-rays

(d) γ- rays are more penetrating than X-rays

Answer

(b) γ - rays emanate from nucleus while X-rays emanate from outer part of the atom

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