What is the“packet” of energy called that the nucleus emits during gamma decay?

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answered Jan 7 by KaylaTibbett (1.9k points)

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Gamma rays are produced during gamma decay of an excited nucleus. During gamma decay, the nucleus emits a packet of energy called a gamma particle.

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