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OCR: Gamma rays FORMS of electromagnetic radiation released by the nucleus (center) of some atoms THE GAMMA RAYS released by certain nuclei such uranium nuclei, are very powerful They are released during nuclear chain reactions. Gamma rays are powerful enough to pass through a thick sheet of lead. If they pass into living tissue they will kill or damage cells.