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The problem is that X-rays are a form of ionizing radiation. When normal light hits an atom, it can't change the atom in any significant way. But when an X-ray hits an atom, it can knock electrons off the atom to create an ion, an electrically-charged atom. Free electrons then collide with other atoms to create more ions.=An ion's electrical charge can lead to unnatural chemical reactions inside cells. Among other things, the charge can break DNA chains. A cell with a broken strand of DNA will either die or the DNA will develop a mutation. If a lot of cells die, the body can develop various diseases. If the DNA mutates, a cell may become cancerous, and this cancer may spread. If the mutation is in a sperm or an egg cell, it may lead to birth defects. Because of all these risks, doctors use X-rays sparingly today.=
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What is the layer of gas than protects the earth from the harmful rays of the sun?
The ozone layer protects the Earth from the harmful rays of the Sun.
How x rays and g rays are same?
they are not the same but both are waves and both can be harmful to humans if received in high quantities. Though gamma rays are more harmful than x-rays.
Is water irradiated with X-rays harmful for us?
yes it is harmful
Why do harmful x-rays and ultraviolet rays from the sun not harm us on earth?
X-rays and gamma rays from the sun are black by the atmosphere. The ozone layer partially blocks out ultraviolet rays, but some do get through, creating a risk of sunburn, skin cancer, and eye damage.
How does the earth and sun protect humans?
Earth protects by blocking UV rays. These are harmful rays of the sun.
Are Gamma rays harmful to earth?
Gamma rays are not necessarily harmful to the planet Earth, but to all the living organisms that inhabit it, as Gamma is a powerful form of radiation.
Why are gamma rays and X-rays harmful to students?
Gamma rays and X-rays are very high energy, highly penetrating forms of radiation. This is harmful to humans as these forms of radiation can cause DNA damage.
Which form of oxygen protects the earth from the harmful rays of the sun?
The triatomic form of oxygen that is ozone protects us from the harmful rays of the sun. These rays are called ultraviolet rays and are very harmful for living organisms.
Is the earth protected from the suns harmful rays?
The earth is protected from UV rays. The ozone layer protects us.
What protects earth harmfull rays?
Ozone protects against the harmful rays. The rays are UV radiations.
What type of electromagnetic wave is considered harmful to humans?
These are ultraviolet rays, x-rays and gamma rays.
How is ultraviolet light X-rays and gamma rays harmful to a person?
If im right X-rays can move you molicuse aroud and can kill you.
