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No. X-Rays are only harmful in large doses: high levels of radiation can corrupt the genetic coding of your cells. That is why the person operating the X-Ray machine always sits behind a shield. A piercing would not make any difference.
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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 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.
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.
What kills harmful bacteria in food gamma rays or x-rays?
Gamma ray
What are the harmful effects of Soft X-ray?
Because soft x-rays are not as penetrative as hard x-rays they are considered more dangerous as not all the radiation passes straight through the body. Radiation is considered harmful to newly dividing cells. Examples of soft x-rays are dental x-rays and mammograms.
Would you die without x-rays and gamma rays from space?
No; you don't need such rays. In fact, they can be quite harmful.
What are three examples of high energy waves that are harmful to living things?
uv rays,gamma rays and x rays
Why are cosmic rays harmful to living organisms?
Because the cosmic rays consist of charged particles like gamma rays and x-rays
Are multiple chest x-rays harmful to a 5 year old?
no
What kind of waves are harmful to living things?
All high frequency radiation e.g. X rays , gamma rays etc. are harmful to living things .
