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Gamma ray

physical science Maturity 11-13

Some light is very strong.

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Gamma radiation (alternative).svg
It comes from tiny bits of things. This light can pass through many things. It can even go through walls. We must stay safe from it. Do you think it is amazing?
Gamma ray burst.jpg
Gamma ray burst.jpg

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Gamma radiation (alternative).svg
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Cobalt-60 Decay Scheme.svg
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60Co gamma spectrum energy-de.svg
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Egret all sky gamma ray map from CGRO...
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Gamma ray burst.jpg
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Alfa beta gamma radiation.svg
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Pb-gamma-xs.svg
File:VACIS Gamma-ray Image with stowaways.GIF
VACIS Gamma-ray Image with stowaways.GIF
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