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Name the high frequency radiati...

Name the high frequency radiation produced in nuclear reactions and also emitted by radioactive nuclei that is used in medicine to destroy cancer cells.

A

1.X-rays

B

2.Gamma rays

C

3.Ultraviolet waves

D

4.Light waves

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B
Gamma rays are the high frequency radiation produced in nuclear reactions and also emitted by radioactive nuclei that is used in medicine to destroy cancer cells. Gamma rays have very high penetrating power.
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