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Which of the following characterizes gamma radiation?

a. It moves fast and the particles are positively charged.
b. It is strongly ionizing and cannot penetrate dense materials.
c. It moves slowly and the particles are negatively charged.
d. It is weakly ionizing and penetrates dense materials.

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Answer is B
It is strongly ionizing and cannot penetrate dense materials.
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