How is gamma radiation associated with alpha decay?

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Mark C.
Oct 31, 2017

Gamma rays are (almost?) always emitted as a result of #alpha or beta# decay.

Explanation:

Following emission of an #alpha or beta# particle, the nucleus is left in a highly energetic “meta-stable” state that decays to a more stable configuration via the emission of energy as e-m radiation.

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