An Electron and a Gamma Ray Have the Same Wavelength

question 28

Multiple Choice

An electron and a gamma ray have the same wavelength.

• A) The electron has less energy than the photon energy of the gamma ray.
• B) The electron has the same energy as the photon energy of the gamma ray.
• C) The electron has more energy than the photon energy of the gamma ray.
• D) Any of these choices could be correct, depending on the wavelength.

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Definitions:

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Nociceptors

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