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Keywords: Electromagnetic, Penetrat, Wavelength, Radiotherapy, Emitted

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An invisible form of energy that is given off by atoms.

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The highest energy electromagnetic radiation. It has a very short wavelength.

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One of the rays emitted by radioactive substances. Gamma rays are highly penetrat-ing and can traverse several centimeters of lead.

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The most penetrating of all electromagnetic radiation, gamma rays are very high-energy electromagnetic rays that are sometimes used in cancer radiotherapy.

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A very high-energy photon, emitted from the nucleus of an atom as it undergoes a change in energy levels.

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The highest energy, shortest wavelength form of electromagnetic radiation.

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