Yes, gamma rays from outer space can reach the surface of the Earth. However, much of the high-energy gamma radiation is absorbed by the Earth's atmosphere, particularly the ozone layer, before reaching the surface.
Almost all gamma rays are absorbed by the Earth's atmosphere, or deflected by the magnetosphere, but some do manage to get through. Those that reach the surface of the Earth are mostly secondary comic rays, which are produced when gamma rays or primary cosmic rays hit the top of the atmosphere.
The angle at which the sun's rays strike the Earth affects the concentration of solar energy over a given area, influencing the amount of heating. When the sun's rays strike the Earth at a steeper angle (such as at noon), the energy is concentrated over a smaller area, resulting in more intense heating and higher temperatures. Conversely, when the sun's rays hit at a shallower angle (such as at sunrise or sunset), the energy is spread out over a larger area, leading to less intense heating and cooler temperatures.
After the sun's rays hit the Earth, the energy is absorbed by the land, water, and atmosphere. This energy is converted into heat, which warms the Earth's surface and drives the planet's weather patterns and climate.
If the sun's rays hit the Earth's surface at a direct spot, which is usually around the equator, that area would be the warmest. Any area that is far away from the sun's rays is usually cold.
The angle at which the sun's rays strike the Earth's surface affects the intensity of the sunlight spread over a larger or smaller area, impacting the surface temperature. When the sun's rays hit the Earth at a higher angle (closer to perpendicular), the energy is concentrated over a smaller area, leading to higher temperatures. Conversely, when the angle is lower (closer to parallel), the energy is spread over a larger area, resulting in lower temperatures.
Almost all gamma rays are absorbed by the Earth's atmosphere, or deflected by the magnetosphere, but some do manage to get through. Those that reach the surface of the Earth are mostly secondary comic rays, which are produced when gamma rays or primary cosmic rays hit the top of the atmosphere.
forget what the scientists say gamma rays depending on energy can be extremely hot for example a gamma ray burst at a distance of 300 light years can vaporize a planet and those gamma rays probably have temperatures well up into the the trillions if not quadrillions of degrees. So yes a high concentration of gamma rays will vaporize a human, but not just that they will vaporize whatever is surrounding and in front of it. For instance if gamma rays hit the top of the earth's atmosphere and there energy is transferred to heat those gamma rays will vaporize the ground the water or whatever they happen to hit kind of like billions of megatons of energy
No. A large impact can produce extremely high temperatures, but not enough to produce gamma rays.
Direct rays provide more intense heat and light as they hit the Earth's surface more directly, leading to warmer temperatures. Indirect rays are less intense as they hit the surface at an angle, resulting in cooler temperatures. The angle at which the rays hit the Earth also affects the amount of energy they provide for processes like photosynthesis.
The Sun's rays can hit Earth's surface at a right angle to the surface, depending on the season, anywhere between the tropics (i.e., between 23.5 degrees north and 23.5 degrees south), at noon, when the Sun is highest in the sky.
Oblique rays hit the Earth's surface at an angle, spreading the same amount of sunlight over a larger area, resulting in less intensity. Vertical rays, on the other hand, hit the surface perpendicularly, concentrating the sunlight on a smaller area, leading to higher intensity. This difference in intensity affects the amount of heat and light received at the surface.
The earth would be completely destroyed.
The sun’s rays hit the surface directly.
Orign of Gamma RaysGamma rays are part of the electromagnetic radiation spectrum. Electromagnetic Radiation is VERY basically energy travelling in waves. One source of electromagnetic radiation is our sun. The reason why Gamma Rays do not hit the earth, is because the earth is protected by an MAGNETIC field. The Earth's core is Iron, and Iron is magnetic, so this field sheilds us from the harmful radiation, and is one of the reasons why life exists on the earth today. Light is also radiation, so it's important to note that not all radiation is actually bad for living Organisms. Gamma rays are sometimes used in Medical treatment to kill of cancer cells, (Chemotherapy.)Also another source of Gamma Rays are unstable elements of the periodic table that give off Electromagnetic Radiation.... such as Uranium,Plutonium and so on.
Many Rays hit the Earth but the most are UV rays because the Earth is always in the Sun's path so...yea
Gamma rays can increace your chance of cancer. However, this is what all radiation does, and gamma rays are much more powerful than most other radiation! If a consentrated beam of gamma rays hits your head, then it can burn through your skull, hit your brain and consiquentially; melt it. Also, using millitary sattilites can help detect nuclear weapons. Nuclear weapons emit gamma rays, which is one of the reasons they are so deadly. One other thing fammarays can do is destroy the ozone layer. If a star explodes in a super-nova, a powerful shot of gamma ray energy might hit Earth. Although the chances of this are extremely low, the ozone layer could be severely depleted. Most if not all living things would die, and less importantly, your chances of getting sunburned will go up by about 112%! These are the reasons why gamma rays are so deadly and very useful to.
When parallel rays of light hit a smooth surface, they are reflected at the same angle they hit the surface. This is described by the law of reflection. The reflected rays remain parallel to each other.