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Assertion `(A): gamma-` rays have very high penetrating power.
Reason `(R) : gamma-` rays are high `-` energy electromagnetic radiations.

A

If both `(A)` and `(R)` are correct , and `(R)` is the correct explanation of `(A)`

B

If both `(A)` and `(R)` are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of `(A)`

C

If `(A)` is correct, but `(R)` is incorrect.

D

If `(A)` is incorrect, but `(R)` is correct.

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A
`gamma-` rays are high`-`energy radiations and have high penetrating power.
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