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Radiation energy spectra can be categorized into two main groups: those that consist of one or more discrete energies (line spectra) and those that consist of a broad distribution of energies (continuous spectra). For each of the radiation sources listed below, indicate whether "line" or "continuous" is a better description: (a) Alpha particles (b) Beta particles (e) Gamma rays (d) Characteristic X-rays (e) Fission fragments