Gamma decay | Physics | Khan Academy

Courses on Khan Academy are always 100% free. Start practicing—and saving your progress—now! https://www.khanacademy.org/science/h... Want to explore more? Check out the full nuclear physics playlist here:    • Nuclear physics | Physics | Khan Academy   During gamma decay, an excited nucleus releases energy in the form of a gamma photon. Gamma radiation is high-energy electromagnetic radiation (light) which has a shorter wavelength and higher frequency than visible light. Gamma rays are ionizing radiation. The number of protons and neutrons in the parent nucleus does not change, so the identity of the daughter nucleus is the same as the parent, but in a lower energy state. Sections: 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Alpha, beta, and gamma decay 02:52 - Radioactivity does not glow 04:25 - Gamma radiation energy level 06:00 - Gamma decay of nickel-60 07:50 - Gamma radiation penetration power 10:06 - Gamma decay application ------------------ Khan Academy is a nonprofit organization with the mission of providing a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. Khan Academy has been translated into dozens of languages, and 15 million people around the globe learn on Khan Academy every month. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we would love your help! Donate here: https://www.khanacademy.org/donate?ut... Volunteer here: https://www.khanacademy.org/contribut...