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What type of nuclear decay releases energy but not a particle?. A. alpha decay . B. beta decay . C. gamma decay . D. electron decay

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its C as gamma "rays" are high frequency electromagnetic waves not particles
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"Gamma decay" is the type of nuclear decay among the choices given in the question that releases energy but not a particle. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the third option or option "C". I hope that the answer has actually come to your help.
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