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Q: Is there any occupational exposure limit to gamma rays?
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How do you protect ourselves from gamma rays?

Reduce exposure or lead aprons


Are gamma rays a health threat for animals?

Gamma rays have been found to be harmful in animals. Even in low exposure amounts, studies have found that these rays can increase the risk for cancer.


Which is the best protection against gamma rays?

There are three primay ways to limit exposure to radiation, and they are time, distance, and shielding. By decreasing the time you are exposed, you limit exposure. By increasing the distance between you and the source, you limit exposure. And by placing shielding between you and the source you limit exposure.


What is the highest energy on the em spectrum?

I don't think there is a limit, as to how high the frequency can get. The EM waves of the highest energy (and frequency) are called "gamma rays".


Can gamma rays cause cancer?

Yes Gamma Rays can cause cancer, even a small exposure to Gamma ray can cause the risk of cancer, X-Rays and Visible light can cause cancer but need huge amounts of it exposed to the body, Gamma is used in Nuclear bombs because of all the energy it has, so if you're near a Nuclear bomb when it sets off, Your most likely to catch cancer ;)


What kind of gamma ray can penetrate solids?

Gamma rays are gamma rays are gamma rays.


The electromagnetic waves with the highest frequencies are called?

The answer is gamma rays.


What are the electromagnetic waves with the shortest wavelengths and the highest frequency called?

Gamma Rays


Are there problems with gamma rays?

no gamma rays are the best


What is x rays and gamma rays?

Cathode rays generate x-rays and gamma rays are electromagnetic radiation. Gamma rays have very high penetration power.


What are gamma rays crest?

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What is x-ray and gamma rays?

Cathode rays generate x-rays and gamma rays are electromagnetic radiation. Gamma rays have very high penetration power.