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They can do, it depends on what element. For example Alpha Decay only happens with intermediate elements.
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Damaging effects of alpha beta and gamma?
Alpha radiation is the most ionizing of the three radiations but can fortunately be stopped by a few centimetres of air or a thin sheet of paper. Beta and especially Gamma are less ionising but are more penetrative and therefore can cause damage while on the outside of the body (whereas alpha will only really cause damage inside).
What is 1 discovery for the compton gamma ray?
It showed that most gamma ray bursts come from other galaxies, not our own. This means that gamma ray bursts must be extremely powerful.
An alpha particle is identical to?
Alpha particle has same effect with gamma rays in photographic effect ,both can can blacken a photographic film.And it has same effect with beta particles in the effect of electric and magnetic fields, both are deflected by electric and magnetic fields.
Is there a connection between the speed of alpha beta and gamma radiation?
None whatsoever -- these three phenomena have almost nothing in common beyond (1) they all might come from radioactive material and (2) scientists of about 100 years knew so little about them that they simply named them the first three letters of the greek alphabet.
What are beta particles emitted from?
Among other things, they are the result of nuclear reactions. Thus, they can be artificially created. Some very high-energy gamma rays come from outer space; it is not always clear how they are created, although it is commonly believed that at least some of them are the result of the creation of black holes.
Why do beta particles have a higher ionizing power than gamma particles?
No,Aplha has a helium nucleus,implying that it is inert.Beta is a highly energetic electron,implying it is ionised,hence it can ionize further than that.Gamma rays are electromagnetic waves they dont ionise.However the three particles ionizes other particles they come into contact with.
What form of nuclear radiation consists of high energy waves similar to x ray?
Just below the X-ray spectrum is the spectrum of ultraviolet light. UV light has just slightly less energy than the "softest" X-rays.Gamma radiation differs from x-rays only in that it doesn't come from an artificial source.
How many radiations are emitted by uranium?
Uranium-238 emits alpha radiation; its half-life is 4,468×109 year.
How do alpha particles beta particles and gamma rays originate in the nucleus of the atom?
A beta particle is created when a neutron inside an unstable nucleus changes into a proton (or vice versa), losing energy and mass in the form of an electron (or positron), which is the beta particle.
What is a gamma-ray burst, and how does it happen?
It happens when two gamma rays come from different stars and collide and make a big explosion . A gamma ray burst is when two gamma rays come from different stars and collide and make a big explosion. BOOM
Damaging effects of alpha beta and gamma?
Alpha radiation is the most ionizing of the three radiations but can fortunately be stopped by a few centimetres of air or a thin sheet of paper. Beta and especially Gamma are less ionising but are more penetrative and therefore can cause damage while on the outside of the body (whereas alpha will only really cause damage inside).
What year did beta recorders come out?
When did minecraftbeta 1.3 come out in 2012?
Minecraft Beta 1.3 did not come out in 2012. Beta 1.3 was released on February 22 , 2011
What time does the halo reach beta come on?
beta comes out may 3 2010
What sororities and fraternities are active in UCLA?
The sororities and fraternities at UCLA change a lot! Many are gone each year and reestablish later. Many fraternities loose their recognition overnight due to a bad situation and their National pulls their charter. At this time the fraternities present are Sigma Nu, SAE, Sigma Chi ZBT, Pi Kappa Alpha, Delta Tau Delta, Beta Theta Pi, and Phi Psi. Tomorrow it may be a different situation. The sororities are more stable and have defined tiers. At this time the sororities are: Pi Beta Phi, Kappa Alpha Theta, Alpha Phi, Delta Gamma, Kappa Delta, Kappa kappa Gamma, Alpha Delta Pi, Chi Omega, and Delta Delta Delta. AEPhi, AXO, and Gamma Phi Beta have come and gone and come again.
What is the difference of alpha beta and gamma radiation?
These are types of both particulate and electromagnetic radiation, and alpha and beta are the former while gamma is the latter. Let's look at each one in brief. An alpha particle is a pair of protons and a pair of neutrons all hooked together. It's a helium-4 nucleus, and it's particulate radiation. A gamma ray is electromagnetic radiation (an electromagnetic ray) of very high frequency and energy (which also means very short wavelength). A beta particle is one of two types of particles, either a beta plus particle or a beta minus particle. The beta minus particle is an electron, and a beta plus particle is a positron, or anti-electron (antimatter). Beta radiation is particulate radiation. What is key to understanding these guys is how they are formed. Use the links below to the three questions that specifically speak to the characteristics of each of these types of radiation. These questions are already posted and answered here; no need for repetition.
What are the sources of X rays and gamma rays?
X rays and gamma rays are both in the electromagnetic spectrum, gamma rays can come from nuclear bombs (which can pass through metals and concrete). X rays are used in many places, in the hospital, the air port, and many more, I don't really know what their source is I'll have to check in my science encyclopedia.
