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Gamma rays are produced when

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Gamma rays are produced when

A.

high velocity electrons are abruptly stopped in metals

B.

energy changes occur within the nucleus of atoms

C.

energy changes occur within the electronic structure of atoms

D.

electrons are deflected in very strong magnetic fields

Correct answer is B

Gamma rays are electromagnetic radiation of nuclear origin; they are produced from energy changes which occur within the nucleus of ato