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What rays are similar to X rays?

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10y ago
Updated: 8/20/2019

We might consider gamma rays similar to X-rays. Both are at the top end of the electromagnetic spectrum, with gamma rays generally a bit higher in frequency (though there is a bit of overlap). Some might argue that ultraviolet rays, which are a bit lower in frequency than X-rays, make them similar. But we generally consider X-rays and gamma rays "most" similar as both are forms of ionizing radiation because the energy of the photons is so great.

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