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Because they are a form of ionising radiation, gamma rays can cause serious damage when absorbed by living tissue, and are therefore a health hazard. They can seriously damage your skin.
Additionally, because of their short wavelength they can pass completely through the skin and other tissues of the human body and cause serious damage to them all. Indeed, bursts of the highest energy gamma radiation can kill a human in a matter of moments.
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∙ 11y agoIf you wanna be the hulk then maybe. But gamma radiation has high penetration level so best stay away from it or use very very low levels.
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What are the sources of gamma rays?
good question
How do gamma rays pass through the body?
gamma rays pass through the body by being absorbed by the skin and entering your body causing internal and external damage.
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
What are the bad and good things of gamma rays?
Gamma Rays can sterilise equipment for surgeons to use also they can kill of cancerous cells.
Does skin block gamma rays from getting in the body?
No. Gamma rays are similar to X-rays in that they can penetrate deep into the human body. Gamma rays are electromagnetic radiation which is produced by the decay of some radioisotopes and from nuclear reactions. A form of radiation which will be blocked by the skin is alpha particles, which are helium nuclei.
Are gamma rays associated with radioactive decay?
Yes, Gamma waves are used in X-rays, which is why doctors leave the room so the toxicating rays do not harm their skin cells.
Can gamma rays hurt us?
Yes. Gamma rays hurt us because they penetrate our skin. They can also be used to cure cancer(chemotherapy).
What kind of gamma ray can penetrate solids?
Gamma rays are gamma rays are gamma rays.
What are the sources of gamma rays?
good question
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
How do gamma rays pass through the body?
gamma rays pass through the body by being absorbed by the skin and entering your body causing internal and external damage.
What are the bad and good things of gamma rays?
Gamma Rays can sterilise equipment for surgeons to use also they can kill of cancerous cells.
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.
Does gamma rays per second effect physical half-life?
Gamma rays or gamma radiation will cause severe internal damage as well and skin burns. Even at half-life the gamma ray can cause damage to who ever come in contact with the ray.
