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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.

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Q: Are gamma rays associated with radioactive decay?
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Which form of radioactive decay consists of photons?

Gamma rays.


Why are alpha and gamma radiations used in americium 241?

The term "used" is not adequate. The radioactive decay of Am-241 is associated with the emission of alpha particles and gamma rays.


Radioactive decay involve electons?

radioactive decay does not involve electrons as its composed of alpha, beta and gamma rays


Gamma rays are emitted by what?

they are emitted by radioactivity during radioactive decay.


Gamma rays are emitted by?

they are emitted by radioactivity during radioactive decay.


How can gamma decay without having mass?

It can't, as far as I know. "Gamma decay" doesn't refer to the decay of gamma rays; rather, it refers to a decay of ATOMS, or some other particles, which produces gamma rays in the process.


Can gamma rays reach the ground from space?

Gamma rays from space are absorbed by the Earth's atmosphere. However, gamma rays can still be detected on the ground as it is naturally emitted by radioactive decay occurring in rocks.


Which is not radioactive beta rays gamma rays or X-rays?

Both beta rays and gamma rays are the products of radioactive decay and are the result of changes in atomic nuclei. X-rays can be generated by using high voltage to accelerate electrons and slam them into a metal target, so they might be said to be non-radioactive.


Spontaneous disintegration of a radionuclide accompanied by the emission of alpha or beta particles or gamma rays?

Radioactive Decay


Definition of gamma rays?

Penetrating electromagnetic radiation of a kind arising from the radioactive decay of atomic nuclei.


How and where are gamma rays produced?

Gamma rays are particularly energetic photons. On Earth, they are emitted from radioactive substances, during radioactive decay and are also created in x-Ray machines. They can also be produced during very energetic events in space, such as the explosion of a star. Cosmic Rays are gamma rays that continually bombard the Earth.


Is there Radioactive decay in microwaves?

No. Radioactive decay is the breakdown of the nucleus of an atom due to its instability. This may emit radiation in the form of gamma rays or subatomic particles. Microwave "radiation" is the name given to electromagnetic waves in a certain range of frequencies. It differs from gamma rays, x-rays, and visible light only in frequency and energy.