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Because unlike alpha and beta particles emitted by sources of radiation it can penetrate through the skin instead of being blocked by it. The radiation causes unnecessary divisions and multiplication of your cells and DNA. The mutation caused by it can lead of weaker essential organs and functions. And mutations may cause diseases and cancer.
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What is more dangerous gamma or alpha rays?
alpha radiation is more dangerous than beta or gamma if ingested or inhaled because its power to ionize (or to disrupt atoms) is 20x than that of beta and gamma. but if the source is outside the body or at a distance gamma radiation is much dangerous because it could penetrate thick walls.
Gamma rays used for?
Usually for killing cancerous tumors, as in radiotherapy. Sometimes also for medical imaging, as in a gamma camera. Generally, Gamma rays are dangerous to living tissue.
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
How are gamma rays used in your everyday life?
While we are all exposed to them a little form rocks and from outer space, they are NOT used in everyday life. Gamma rays are dangerous.
The electromagnetic waves with the highest frequencies are called?
The answer is gamma rays.
What type of radiation is probably the most dangerous to humans?
Externally, gamma radiation is dangerous because it can penetrate the body. Alpha is most dangerous if ingested.
Are gamma rays more dangerous than x rays?
Yes, of course.
What is more dangerous gamma or alpha rays?
alpha radiation is more dangerous than beta or gamma if ingested or inhaled because its power to ionize (or to disrupt atoms) is 20x than that of beta and gamma. but if the source is outside the body or at a distance gamma radiation is much dangerous because it could penetrate thick walls.
What is the most dangerous type of radiation to humans?
gamma rays
Gamma rays used for?
Usually for killing cancerous tumors, as in radiotherapy. Sometimes also for medical imaging, as in a gamma camera. Generally, Gamma rays are dangerous to living tissue.
Do gamma rays or x-rays have lower energy?
X-rays have lower energy, though they are both dangerous.
Can gamma rays make a human being much powerful like the incredible HULK?
No. Gamma rays are extremely dangerous to humans and can cause death.
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 is the most penetrating rays x-rays or gamma rays?
Gamma rays are the most penetration rays because of its shortest wave length...
How are gamma ray used for communication?
Gamma Rays can pass straight through human tissue and are therefore highly dangerous. The only time you are likely to use Gamma rays is in scientific research.
How are gamma rays used in everyday life?
While we are all exposed to them a little form rocks and from outer space, they are NOT used in everyday life. Gamma rays are dangerous.
How are gamma rays used in your everyday life?
While we are all exposed to them a little form rocks and from outer space, they are NOT used in everyday life. Gamma rays are dangerous.
