Which statement best describes gamma radiation?

(1) It has a mass of 1 and a charge of 1.

(2) It has a mass of 0 and a charge of –1.

(3) It has a mass of 0 and a charge of 0.

(4) It has a mass of 4 and a charge of +2.

Verified Answer :

The correct answer is option 3. The gamma radiation has no mass and no charge. This is produced from the release of pure energy from the nucleus. This is simply a stream of high frequency energy.