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Electromagnetic waves are emitted from an atom in excited state and `gamma` -rays are emitted during radioactive disintegration. What are the similarities and dissimilarities between them ?

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Similarities :
i.Both are electromagnetic waves and travel with the same velocity.
ii. Both are not deflected by electric and magnetic fields.
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