What is the difference between X-rays and Gamma rays?
Correct Answer: X-rays are produced extranuclearly whereas gamma rays are produced in nuclear decays
Description: X rays are produced when accelerated electrons strike heavy metal nucleus and are deflected with deceleration. Gamma rays are produced intranuclearly to stabilize nucleus of the radioactive element.Reference: Khan Physics of Radiation therapy; 5th edition
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