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Which type of radiation produces a wave and a lot of energy?A. GammaB. AlphaC. BetaD. Zeta

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The correct answer is option A.

The Gamma waves emitted from radioactive decay have a frequency of around 10¹⁹ Hz, which is much greater compared to the alpha of beta waves.

The frequency is directly proportional to the energy of the waves as given by the equation,


E=hf

Where E is the energy, h is the Planck's constant, and f is the frequency.

Thus the gamma waves have a lot of energy compared to the other options.

Thus the correct answer is option A.

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