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Gamma ray is a type of radiation that has no mass & no charge. Gamma rays have a high penetrating power. Text us. Tags: gamma ray, radiation, mass. Wednesday, February 01 2012.
The information we are providing discusses only the four most common types: alpha particles, beta particles, gamma rays, and x rays. Alpha Particles Alpha particles are a type of radiation that do not travel very far, do not pass through anything very thick, and can generally be absorbed or stopped by an inch or less (1-2 centimeters) of air or a thin piece of tissue.