When a fast charged particle traverses a dielectric medium at a velocity exceeding the velocity of light in that medium, radiation is emitted. This radiation is known as: w) point radiation x) Cerenkov radiation y) Synchrotron radiation z) Bremsstrahlung

When a fast charged particle traverses a dielectric medium at a velocity exceeding the velocity of light in that medium, radiation is emitted. This radiation is known as: w) point radiation x) Cerenkov radiation y) Synchrotron radiation z) Bremsstrahlung
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