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State two similarities and two dissimilarities between the `gamma`-rays and X-rays.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify Similarities:** - **Similarity 1:** Both gamma rays and X-rays are electromagnetic waves (EM waves). - **Similarity 2:** Both gamma rays and X-rays travel at the same speed in a vacuum, which is approximately \(3 \times 10^8\) meters per second. 2. **Identify Dissimilarities:** - **Dissimilarity 1:** Gamma rays have a shorter wavelength compared to X-rays. This difference in wavelength places them at different positions in the electromagnetic spectrum. ...
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