JAMB Physics 2006 Question 2

Question 2

Radioactivity and Nuclear Physics

One of the properties of gamma rays is that they are

  1. A.negatively charged
  2. B.massive
  3. C.neutral
  4. D.positively charged
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (neutral)

Explanation

Gamma rays are electromagnetic waves (photons). They carry no charge and have no rest mass, so they are not deflected by electric or magnetic fields.