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Name the em waves which are produced during radioactive decay of a nucleus. Write their frequency range.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the EM Waves Produced During Radioactive Decay:** - During the process of radioactive decay, the primary electromagnetic (EM) waves produced are **gamma rays**. These are high-energy photons emitted from the nucleus of an atom when it undergoes decay. 2. **Understand the Nature of Gamma Rays:** - Gamma rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation that have very high energy and short wavelengths. They are produced as a result of nuclear reactions, including radioactive decay. ...
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