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A nuclear reaction, such as a nuclear bomb or in a nuclear power plant, creates nuclear radiation, which is different then gamma radiation.
Gamma radiation is produced primarily by the natural decay of high energy states in atomic nuclei (gamma decay). Or from cosmic sources such as pulsars and radio galaxies.
Nuclear radiation is caused by the high energy reaction of atomic particles being broken apart (splitting atoms)
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What kind of high energy radiation is released from a nuclear reaction?
We often see gamma rays released in nuclear reactions
How does the law of conservation of energy apply to nuclear energy?
Before the reaction, the energy exists as potential energy, caused by the nuclear forces. After the reaction, the energy goes away as gamma rays for example, which may eventually be absorbed and get converted to heat.
What kind of energy is given off from nuclear fusion reaction and from a nuclear fission reaction?
Besides heat and light ? Pure radiation (gamma rays) and particles: alpha, beta, and neutrons (and neutrinos - we think {none actually detected yet except from the sun}).
Who have the highest energy gamma rays or neutrons produced from nuclear reactor?
Not sure
The electromagnetic waves with the highest frequencies are called?
The answer is gamma rays.
What kind of high energy radiation is released from a nuclear reaction?
We often see gamma rays released in nuclear reactions
Are gamma rays shorter or longer then x-rays?
Gamma rays have shorter wavelength than X-rays. Some times X rays might have shorter wavelength than that of gamma rays. Why so? The main reason is that we assign name to the electromagnetic radiations just based on the method of production. X-rays are produced by stopping the fast moving electrons But gamma rays come out the nuclear reaction.
What is the reaction of the human body to gamma rays?
Gamma rays can cause radiation sickness and cancer in humans.
When a uranium nucleus breaks into fragments what type of nuclear reaction occurs?
In nuclear physics and nuclear chemistry, nuclear fission is a nuclear reaction in which the nucleus of an atom splits into smaller parts (lighter nuclei), often producing free neutrons and photons (in the form of gamma rays).
Are gamma rays emitted whenever a nuclear bomb goes off?
yes. the fallout also emits gamma rays.
The most penetrating of the types of nuclear radiation?
Gamma rays. They need layers of concrete and lead. They are also still not completely blocked.
How does the law of conservation of energy apply to nuclear energy?
Before the reaction, the energy exists as potential energy, caused by the nuclear forces. After the reaction, the energy goes away as gamma rays for example, which may eventually be absorbed and get converted to heat.
What kind of energy is given off from nuclear fusion reaction and from a nuclear fission reaction?
Besides heat and light ? Pure radiation (gamma rays) and particles: alpha, beta, and neutrons (and neutrinos - we think {none actually detected yet except from the sun}).
What kind of electromagnetic radiation arises only from nuclear excitations?
Gamma Rays
Who have the highest energy gamma rays or neutrons produced from nuclear reactor?
Not sure
What is nuclear fuison used for?
Killing people. A uranium atoms contains gamma radiation, within the nucleus. Gamma rays can penetrate anything, except lead, gamma rays also kill cells. Atomic Nuclear Bombs split the atomic nucleus open.
What are the sources of X rays and gamma rays?
X rays and gamma rays are both in the electromagnetic spectrum, gamma rays can come from nuclear bombs (which can pass through metals and concrete). X rays are used in many places, in the hospital, the air port, and many more, I don't really know what their source is I'll have to check in my science encyclopedia.
