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* There are no alpha rays. You are thinking of alpha particles; one of these is the nucleus of a helium atom composed of two protons and two neutrons. The energy of an alpha particle depends entirely on how fast it is travelling. * Gamma radiation is high energy electromagnetic radiation. The electromagnetic spectrum goes (starting at the low energy end) * radio waves * microwaves * infrared * light * ultraviolet * "soft" x-rays * "hard" x-rays * gamma rays. The difference in energy between alpha particles and gamma photons depends on how each are produced; if they are occurring naturally gammas tend to have higher energy than alphas. However, alphas coming out of a large particle accelerator have very high energies, and only a few gammas coming in from space can beat them.
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Which has a higher frequency gamma rays or xrays?
gamma has the highest frequency because on a wave chart the gamma rays have the most energy and frequency
Which one of these rays is not a particle Gamma Alpha beta?
The gamma ray is not a particle but is just an electromagnetic wave that transmits energy.
Why are gamma rays and not alpha or beta used in treating cancer?
Higher energy and thus penetrate tissue better and kill malignant cells within the body.
What radioactive emission has the greatest penetrating power?
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What is the difference between alpha beta gamma rays?
Alpha rays are helium nuclei (two protons + two neutrons) and have a charge of +2; beta rays are either electrons or anti-electrons (positrons), with a charge of -1 or +1; gamma rays are high-energy light rays (photons).
What are the particles called from a nuclear decay?
These are known as alpha, beta, and gamma rays. Alpha rays are helium-4 nuclei, beta rays can be electrons or positrons, gamma rays are high-energy electromagnetic waves.These are known as alpha, beta, and gamma rays. Alpha rays are helium-4 nuclei, beta rays can be electrons or positrons, gamma rays are high-energy electromagnetic waves.These are known as alpha, beta, and gamma rays. Alpha rays are helium-4 nuclei, beta rays can be electrons or positrons, gamma rays are high-energy electromagnetic waves.These are known as alpha, beta, and gamma rays. Alpha rays are helium-4 nuclei, beta rays can be electrons or positrons, gamma rays are high-energy electromagnetic waves.
Differentiate gamma rays from alpha particles?
Gamma rays are very high energy Photons. Whereas, alpha particles are Helium nuclei.
Do gamma rays have a higher or lower energy level than X-rays?
gamma rays have a way stonger/higher energy level then x rays
Why are only gamma rays used to sterilise equipment and not alpha?
Because gamma rays have the most electromagnetic energy.
How would you list alpha particles beta particles and gamma rays in order of increasing energy?
Alpha, beta, gamma.
Which has a higher frequency gamma rays or xrays?
gamma has the highest frequency because on a wave chart the gamma rays have the most energy and frequency
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.
Which one of these rays is not a particle Gamma Alpha beta?
The gamma ray is not a particle but is just an electromagnetic wave that transmits energy.
Why are gamma rays and not alpha or beta used in treating cancer?
Higher energy and thus penetrate tissue better and kill malignant cells within the body.
Do x-rays have a higher or lower energy than gamma rays?
lower
Do X-rays have a higher or lower frequency than light waves?
Light waves and X-rays are both forms of electromagnetic energy. X-rays, however, have higher energy (higher frequency and shorter wavelength) than (visible) light.
What radioactive emission has the greatest penetrating power?
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