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How is gamma different from alpha and beta radiation?

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Gamma radiation is waves in the electromagnetic spectrum, as are x-rays and visible light.
By contrast, alpha and beta radiation consists of particles. An alpha particle is the nucleus of a helium atom moving at high speed, and a beta particle is an electron, also moving at high speed.
Gamma radiation is much deeper penetrating than alpha or beta radiation.

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