Which of the following is(are)ionizing radiation?
A)Cosmic radiation only
B)Gamma radiation only
C)Both cosmic radiation and gamma radiation
D)Neither cosmic nor gamma radiation

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Both cosmic radiation and gamma radiation are forms of ionizing radiation. Cosmic radiation comes from outer space and includes charged particles such as protons and alpha particles that can ionize atoms in matter. Gamma radiation comes from the decay of atomic nuclei and is made up of high-energy photons that can also ionize atoms.

Which of the Following Is(are)ionizing Radiation