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Energies of Gamma Rays Are Typically Expressed in Units of Megaelectron

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Energies of gamma rays are typically expressed in units of megaelectron volts (MeV) , where 1 MeV = 1.602 × 10−13 J. Energies of gamma rays emitted when oxygen-13 gives off a beta particle is 0.168 MeV. What is its energy in joules?


A) 6.29 × 10-12J
B) 5.01 × 1012J
C) 1.05 × 10-12J
D) 0.51 × 1014 J
E) 2.69 × 10 -14 J

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