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Since x-rays have lower frequencies than gamma rays have, each

x-ray photon carries less energy than a gamma ray photon carries.

Both carry enough energy to damage living cells.

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If the gamma rays and X-rays have the same frequency what will the electron have?

If the gamma rays and X-rays have the same frequency, the electron will have the same energy regardless of which type of radiation is interacting with it. The energy of the electron is determined by the frequency of the radiation it absorbs, not the type of radiation.


Are gamma rays the same size as beta rays?

no


Are gamma rays and x rays the same?

The short answer is "No". The long answer is as follows: "Light is a form of radiation, and defined as a number of photons. Each photon, when emitted, has a certain amount of energy. This is dictated by the amount of energy the particle has when it emits light. Higher levels of light require more energy to produce. Lower levels of energy produce light like microwaves or infra-red. Medium levels include visible light, ultraviolet and such. High levels, which require enormous amounts of energy, include things like X-rays and Gamma rays. Remember that there's no real difference between forms of light. Each category simply includes light with energy between one level and another (E.g Ultraviolet light exists between 10nm and 400nm). The number is arbitrary, however to a human there is still an important difference. So no, they aren't the same.


Do gamma decay have particles?

A gamma ray is a form of high energy electromagnetic radiation. Gamma rays are the highest energy electromagnetic radiation, and they are generated by nuclear processes. Use the links below to learn more. The gauge particles of electromagnetic force are photons, which have both particle and wave properties.


Do gamma rays travel the speed of light?

Yes, gamma rays travel at the speed of light, which is approximately 299,792 kilometers per second in a vacuum. This is because gamma rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation, like visible light and radio waves, and all forms of electromagnetic radiation travel at the speed of light in a vacuum.

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If the gamma rays and X-rays have the same frequency what will the electron have?

If the gamma rays and X-rays have the same frequency, the electron will have the same energy regardless of which type of radiation is interacting with it. The energy of the electron is determined by the frequency of the radiation it absorbs, not the type of radiation.


What is the light energy?

Electromagnetic energy is a kinetic energy that is the same as light energy. It manifests in such forms as visible light rays, or in invisible rays such as gamma rays.


Does the intensity of Xrays and gamma rays differ?

Yes, the intensity of X-rays and gamma rays can differ. Gamma rays typically have higher frequencies and energies than X-rays, so they can be more penetrating and have a higher intensity. However, the actual intensity of these radiation types depends on factors such as the source strength and distance from the source.


Are the velocity of gamma ray and x-ray the same?

No, gamma rays and X-rays travel at different velocities. Gamma rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation produced by nuclear reactions and have the highest frequency and energy of all forms of electromagnetic radiation. X-rays are also a form of electromagnetic radiation but have lower energy and frequency than gamma rays.


Gamma rays have the same basic nature as?

Gamma rays have the same basic nature as X-rays and are a form of electromagnetic radiation. They are high-energy photons with the shortest wavelengths and highest frequencies in the electromagnetic spectrum.


Why can gamma rays pass through or penetrate solids?

Because of their high energy, gamma rays travel at the speed of light and can cover hundreds to thousands of feet in air before expending their energy. Gamma rays have the shortest wavelength and hence the highest energy.


Do alpha particle same group with gamma ray?

Alpha particles are in the same group with gamma rays. Gamma rays helps remove all of the excise energy in a nucleus. Alpha particles consist of two protons and two neutrons that are bound together.


Are gamma rays the same size as beta rays?

no


Why do gamma rays travel at the speed of light?

Gamma rays travel at the speed of light because both light and gamma rays are variants of the same thing: electromagnetic radiation.


Which travels faster in a vacuum gamma rays or infrared rays?

Neither. In vacuum, all electromagnetic radiation has the same speed, regardless of wavelength. It's the speed we call "the speed of light", but it applies to all of those other electromagnetic phenomena too.


Are gamma rays and x rays the same?

The short answer is "No". The long answer is as follows: "Light is a form of radiation, and defined as a number of photons. Each photon, when emitted, has a certain amount of energy. This is dictated by the amount of energy the particle has when it emits light. Higher levels of light require more energy to produce. Lower levels of energy produce light like microwaves or infra-red. Medium levels include visible light, ultraviolet and such. High levels, which require enormous amounts of energy, include things like X-rays and Gamma rays. Remember that there's no real difference between forms of light. Each category simply includes light with energy between one level and another (E.g Ultraviolet light exists between 10nm and 400nm). The number is arbitrary, however to a human there is still an important difference. So no, they aren't the same.


Why gamma rays travel as fast as the speed of light?

Because gamma rays are exactly the same thing that light is, only with shorter wavelengths.