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Does the earths atmosphere block Gamma rays X-rays and most UV light?
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Ozone, on the surface of earth is a corrosive and poisonous gas but at the height of 20-50 km from the Earth i.e. in the earth's atmosphere, becomes vital to life as it absorbs almost all u.v. radiations which are harmful to living things.
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Will clothing and skin block the majority of the alpha and beta particles from DU materials?
These things might block the majority of alpha and beta particles as they are not very much penetrating but the gamma radiations won't be blocked by these. To block gamma radiations, we need things like lead walls because gamma particles' are extremely penetrating.
Would it make sense to place an x-rays or gamma ray telescope on a mountaintop?
No because, most ultraviolet radiation are blocked by earth's atmosphere.
Why is the Hubble space telescope in space and not on Earth?
Because the earths atmosphere tends to block and stir up some of the light from stars and so by having a telescope not in the atmosphere no light is blocked and there are no air currents or density differences so you can see more than a telescope on the ground.
When solar flares increase solar wind from the corona what do they cause in the Earths upper most atmosphere?
It increases the number of particles reaching the Earth's upper atmosphere. Normally, Earth's atmosphere and magnetic field block these particles. However, near the North and South poles, the particles can enter Earth's atmosphere, where they create powerful electric currents that cause gas and molecules in the atmosphere to glow. The result is rippling sheets of light in the sky called auroras.1 word for it would be?the aurora borealis
Does earth's atmosphere block all uv radiation from space?
No, Earth's atmosphere does not block all UV radiation from space. It does absorb a portion of the UV radiation, particularly the most harmful UV-C rays. However, UV-A and UV-B rays are able to penetrate the atmosphere to some extent and reach the Earth's surface.
How has the earths atmosphere changed?
The earths atmosphere has significantly altered over the years. The process of the earth's atmosphere was recognized and evolved 2.7 billion years ago, forming the nitrogen-oxygen atmosphere that exists today. This change enabled the formation and beginning of the ozone layer (which along with magnetic fields) block solar radiation.
What will stop gamma rays?
gamma rays can be stop by lead block
Can tungsten block x-ray?
Yes and no. It is a dense metal but the xrays would react with the molecules in tungsten and that causes more xrays. This reaction is called compton scatter.
What will block gamma radiation?
a thick layer of lead
Does ice block gamma rays just as efficiently as liquid water?
Ice would block gamma rays better than liquid because it is a more solid Form.
What material can be use to block gamma radiation?
Not much because Gamma rays are passing through the earth right now as I type but i think that lead can block some or most of it.
Why do some telescopes that collect electromagnetic radiation in the shorter wavelengths such as ultraviolet or gamma rays need to be placed either in dry areas or outside the atmosphere?
The atmosphere tends to block many of those frequencies. (It's not so much dry, it's as high as possible.)
Will clothing and skin block the majority of the alpha and beta particles from DU materials?
These things might block the majority of alpha and beta particles as they are not very much penetrating but the gamma radiations won't be blocked by these. To block gamma radiations, we need things like lead walls because gamma particles' are extremely penetrating.
Would it make sense to place an x-rays or gamma ray telescope on a mountaintop?
No because, most ultraviolet radiation are blocked by earth's atmosphere.
What happens to the earths temperature when a large about of volcanic ash fills the atmosphere?
The ash would completely block out the sun's rays and not allow light or heat to the Earth. Life would cease to exist! :]
Where are fault block mountain located?
fault block mountains are located in the earths crust
How has earth atmosphere changes since it first formed?
The earths atmosphere has significantly altered over the years. The process of the earth's atmosphere was recognized and evolved 2.7 billion years ago, forming the nitrogen-oxygen atmosphere that exists today. This change enabled the formation and beginning of the ozone layer (which along with magnetic fields) block solar radiation.
