Gamma radiation

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Gamma radiation

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Gamma radiation is a type of ionizing radiation that has high penetrating power and can cause damage to living tissue. It is often used in medical procedures such as radiation therapy for cancer treatment, as well as in industrial processes for sterilization of medical equipment and food products. Therefore, option C is correct as gamma radiation is used to sterilize some food products. Option A is incorrect as gamma radiation is ionizing radiation, not nonionizing radiation. Option B is incorrect as gamma radiation has high penetrating power. Option D is incorrect as gamma radiation has a shorter wavelength than UV radiation.

Gamma Radiation