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Gamma rays are the most dangerous kind of radiation.
When massive stars die they may give off gamma rays. It is the "birth cry" of a black hole.
When you are on the surface of the earth, you get very little, when you are a flying airplane you get a bit more, and when your in space you get very large amounts of them. (Deadly Amounts)
Gamma Rays can kill living cells
also....
-travel at the speed of light
-used to kill and treat certain type of cancers and tumors
-it is possible to stop gamma rays, they can be stopped by lead and concrete
-Gamma ray bursts in space creates more energy in 10 seconds than sun will in its entire 10 billion lifetime
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 13y agoX-rays are called that because the X=unknown. so basically it is an unknown ray.
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∙ 10y agohigh energy electromagnetic waves with wavelengths shorter than ultraviolet light and longer than Gamma rays. Xrays contain high energy photons and some r left in the object being penetrated.
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What kind of gamma ray can penetrate solids?
Gamma rays are gamma rays are gamma rays.
The electromagnetic waves with the highest frequencies are called?
The answer is gamma rays.
What are the electromagnetic waves with the shortest wavelengths and the highest frequency called?
Gamma Rays
Are there problems with gamma rays?
no gamma rays are the best
What is x rays and gamma rays?
Cathode rays generate x-rays and gamma rays are electromagnetic radiation. Gamma rays have very high penetration power.
What are gamma rays crest?
gamma rays are Vincent is weird
What is x-ray and gamma rays?
Cathode rays generate x-rays and gamma rays are electromagnetic radiation. Gamma rays have very high penetration power.
Are gamma rays neutrons?
No, gamma rays are not neutrons. They are electromagnetic rays or electromagnetic energy.
What are positive facts about gamma rays?
yes there is something positive they are used in x rays and radiation. but they are very powerful they can penetrate concrete! gamma rays can be used to kill insects and bacteria on foods. they are also used to steralize medical equipment. gamma rays also have a tissue penetrating property, making them useful in CT scans!
Do gamma rays really work?
YES,gamma rays will kill you.
What has bigger wave lengths microwaves or gamma rays?
Gamma rays
What are Gamma rays a part of?
Gamma rays are high-energy photons.
