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Gamma rays have more energy than visible light rays. Visible light has a longer wavelength. Gamma rays have a shorter wavelength and higher frequency, and have the most energy of all electromagnetic radiation.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe more energy electromagnetic radiation has, the more penetrating it is (in general; there are exceptions for substances that are transparent to some wavelengths but not others).
The terms "gamma ray" and "X-ray" are used to designate how the radiation was produced, not its energy or wavelength or frequency (the three concepts are interrelated). So it's not possible to say definitively that gamma rays are more penetrating than X-rays; the frequency ranges for the two terms overlap considerably.
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∙ 12y agoGamma ray wavelengths are anything 10 picometers or less. For comparison, atoms vary in diameter from 62 picometers (He) to 520 picometers (Cs).
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∙ 6y agoYes, gamma rays always have a shorter wavelength than X-rays.
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What is hotter than the sun gamma ray or plasma?
gamma rays are by order of magnitude trillions of times hotter than the sun and even higher
Why gamma rays can not be detected in autoradiography?
they can, but with much lower efficency than beta radiation as many of the high energetic gamma rays "fly through" the imaging plate without interaction
Is blue a more dangerous color of light than red?
yes. the spectrum is roughly radio waves, infrared, ROYGBIV (beginning with red and ending in violet),ultra violiet, xrays, gamma rays. seeing that blues location is closer to the gamma rays than red, it is indeed more dangeous. Still it's so small that it doesn't really matter
Who invent gamma rays?
No one "invented" gamma radiation. It has been here since the beginning of time. Paul Villard, a French chemist and physicist, while working with Radium, discovered the effects of gamma radiation in 1900, noting that gamma radiation was different than the previously identified alpha and beta radiation.
Does the sun give off gamma rays?
Yes - as with all other wavelengths on the em spectrum - however, not to a high intensity. You'd be surprised the moon is actually brighter than the sun when viewed in 'gamma ray vision'.
Do red light penetrate most than gamma why?
Red light does not penetrate more than gamma rays.
How does the penetrating ability of gamma rays compare with that of alpha particles and beta particles?
Gamma rays have higher penetrating ability compared to alpha and beta particles. Gamma rays can penetrate through most materials, while alpha particles can be stopped by a sheet of paper and beta particles by a few millimeters of aluminum.
What waves of radiation have more energy than waves of radiation that you can see?
Ultraviolet light, x-rays, and gamma rays carry more energy than visible light. (That's why ultraviolet light does nasty things to skin cells, and x-rays and gamma rays can penetrate solids.)
What is more dangerous gamma or alpha rays?
Gamma rays are more dangerous than alpha rays because they are electromagnetic radiation that can penetrate deeply into tissues, causing damage at the atomic level whereas alpha rays are less penetrating and can be shielded by something as thin as a piece of paper.
Are xrays also gamma rays?
X-rays and gamma rays are both forms of electromagnetic radiation, but they have different origins and energy levels. X-rays are produced by the deceleration of high-energy electrons, while gamma rays are emitted from the nucleus of an atom during radioactive decay. Both types of radiation can penetrate materials, but gamma rays have higher energy and can be more penetrating than x-rays.
Do x-rays have more energy than gamma rays?
No, gamma rays have the highest energy of all the waves in the Electromagnetic Spectrum.
Are gamma rays more dangerous than x rays?
Yes, of course.
Why x rays and not y rays?
Y-rays do exist. The Y is the Greek symbol for gamma. Gamma rays have more energy than x-rays and are therefore put after them.
What radiation type has the greatest ability to penetrate human tissue?
Gamma radiation. Alpha radiation is the least penetrating, beta radiation penetrates and lasts longer than alpha but also "dies out" relatively quickly, but Gamma radiation will not only penetrate deep, but it will also stay long.
X-Rays have more energy than gamma rays?
Each gamma-ray photon carries more energy than an X-ray photon. So gamma rays are more penetrating than X-rays, and have a greater photoelectric effect. But you can still pack more energy into an X-ray beam, simply by generating more photons, i.e. operate a 'brighter' source.
Do Gamma rays have more energy than light rays?
Theoretically, gamma rays are distinguished by their source, not by the amount of energy each photon carries, so it's not really possible to answer.In practice, most gamma rays have far more energy per photon than visible light.
Why do gamma rays travel farthest through matter?
Gamma rays travel the farthest through matter because they have the highest energy and shortest wavelength among electromagnetic radiation, allowing them to penetrate more deeply. Their high energy and lack of charge make them less likely to interact with atoms in the material, resulting in greater penetration capabilities.
