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The essential distinction between X - ra...

The essential distinction between `X` - rays and `gamma` - rays is that

A

`gamma-` rays have smaller wavelength than X-rays

B

`gamma-` rays from nucleus while X-rays emanate from outer part of the atom

C

`gamma-` rays have greater ionizing power than X-rays

D

`gamma-`rays are more penetrating than X-rays

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B
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