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X-rays are a radiation which is above communications radio waves and below gamma rays. It is a highly energetic radio wave which is why it is able to pass through some materials. It is not energetic enough to pass through highly dense materials such as lead.
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What are the effects of X-Rays?
powerful radiation spoils tissues.
Does gama rays reach earth?
A few of them do. Gamma rays are the same as x-rays, only with such higher frequencies than they have a special name. Fortunately for us, our atmosphere is opaque to all but the really powerful ones.
Are x-rays the most powerful solar radiation?
No, that would be gamma rays. They have the most energy in the electromagnetic spectrum. Gamma rays are what cause radiation sickness and death when people are exposed to them for even a short time.
Do you measure photons energy with wavelengths?
you see how close the wavelengths are-- the closer, the more powerful it is. Here are the wavelengths- from least powerful to most powerful: Radiowaves, Microwaves, Infared Waves, Visable Light, Ultraviolet, X-rays, and Gamma rays.
Which type of solar radiation is the least powerful?
i think it is the x-rays with the air in the atmosphere as einstein once said...... hello
X in space words?
X-Rays X-Rays from the sun
What is the plural of x-ray?
X-rays is the plural of x-ray
What is the difference between soft x-rays and hard x-rays?
Soft X-Rays have lower frequency and energy (125ev), than hard X-Rays,(125kev).
When was The X-Rays created?
The X-Rays was created in 1897.
Who reads x rays?
x rays the person who reads x rays is called a radiologist
Presence of black hole can be notify by the emission of ------- rays?
X-rays, mainly.
Which type of solar radiation is the most powerful?
gamma rays are the most powerful
