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Are X-rays less dangerous to health than ultraviolet radiation?
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∙ 6y ago
No, they are not. X-rays have a higher energy than UV radiation, and they have the potential to do more damage to tissue.
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∙ 6y ago
mei
false, x-rays are more dangerous to our health than ultraviolet radiation.
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Which types of electromagnetic radiation can be detected using telescopes on Earth?
They can detect radio waves, infrared radiation, ultraviolet radiation, x-rays, and gamma rays.
How long are X-ray wavelengths compared with ultraviolet wavelengths?
Ultraviolet photons have wavelengths below 400nm. X-ray photons have wavelengths between 0.01nm - 10nm. Photons with wavelengths smaller than xrays' are called gamma rays.
How is the electromagnetic spectrum divided?
The Electromagnetic Spectrum consists of: (From least intense to most)Radio WavesMicrowavesInfraredVisible LightUltraviolet LightX-RaysGamma Rays
What percents of xrays are produced in a photoelectric effect?
The amount of xrays produced in a photoelectric effect varies. . . . alot.
Is thr part of the EM spectrum that consists of waves with frequencies higher than those of visible light and lower than those of xrays?
What you're really asking is whether we have a name for that band offrequencies. Happily, yes we do. That's the part we call "ultraviolet".
How does radiation helps in X-rays?
Xrays are radiation.
Which types of electromagnetic radiation can be detected using telescopes on Earth?
They can detect radio waves, infrared radiation, ultraviolet radiation, x-rays, and gamma rays.
How can yellow light ultraviolet waves and xrays be described?
they are electromagnetic. So they have an electromagnetic spectrum.
Field which studies EMR including visible light xRays gamma rays and ultraviolet?
Radiometrythe science of quantifying the phenomena of electromagnetic radiation. In our context, we are interested in light, the limited range of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye, sometimes extended to the areas of infrared and ultraviolet. We also don't care about the quantum mechanical aspects of radiation. It will be enough to measure the physiologicallyperceiveable effects. For that purpose, we will often resort to the related field of photometry.
How are xrays used?
because it enables you to see if you have a broken bone or not. however, it is dangerous as its bad for you, as the radiation waves get passed through your body and damage your insides! :) x
Who works with xrays radiation nuclear medicine and ultasound?
Radiologists work with these.
What type of electromagnetic radiation is used in airport security screening?
XRAYS
What is the difference in Umbra and Penumbra in Xrays?
Penumbra is the excess fog from scatter radiation
Is the dose of radiation more or less than an xray?
Since xrays, themselves, are a form of radiation, the question makes no sense.
How old do you have to be to have an X-ray?
yes, pretty much any one can get xrays. some people babies should not though because they may be at risk from the radiation. you should not get to many xrays because it could be a risk to your health.
What has shorter wavelengths than infrared rays?
Infrared rays have a shorter wavelength than microwaves and radio waves. All are examples of electromagnetic radiation.
What are 2 electromagnetic waves besides light?
Xrays, gamma rays, microwaves, ultraviolet rays, radiowaves and infrared rays.
