Gamma Decay Is Important Because

question 21

Multiple Choice

Gamma decay is important because

• A)it enables us to measure nuclear energy levels.
• B)gamma-decay half-lives are usually short enough that we can neglect this radiation.
• C)analysis of gamma-ray spectra led to the Frank-Hertz experiment.
• D)it represents a reaction that does not satisfy all of the basic conservation principles.
• E)it is basically similar to the photoelectric effect.

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