When a gamma photon is entered into the nucleus it:
Correct answer: B. Excites the nucleus
- A. De-excite the nucleus
- B. Excites the nucleus
- C. Scattered by nucleus
- D. No effect on nucleus
Explanation
In this case, a gamma photon imparts its energy and transfers its energy to an atomic electron causing the ejection of an electron from that nucleus.
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