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In general, gamma radiation is more harmful than X-rays. That's because gamma rays are higher frequency (shorter wavelength) and have higher energy than the X-rays. Certainly it can be seen that this applies for similar dosages. Standing all day in front of an X-ray machine and getting zapped will harm you more than walking past a small exposed cobalt-60 source. But photon for photon, the gamma ray does more tissue or biological damage than the X-ray does.
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∙ 12y agoX-Rays use a controlled amount of small-dose radiation, just enough to visualize the inside of the body.
It is rather impossible to control any bomb's effects. With an atomic bomb, the amount of radiation would be much higher than X-Rays. The effects of radiation affect water, ground, etc., in addition to irradiating the human body. Wind speed and direction might concentrate higher radiation in some areas, and less in other areas.
So the biggest issue is that X-Rays give a controlled dose or measure of radiation, whereas atomic bombs do not because they are affected by multiple factors.
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∙ 11y agoexposure to x-rays and gamma has been linked to cancer becuase it can cause mutations in cells DNA which can cause them to grow into a tumour.
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∙ 11y agogamma is always more dangerous than x-rays, as it is more energetic thus causing more ionization.
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∙ 12y agothey have much higher hz
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What type of radiation is probably the most dangerous to humans?
Externally, gamma radiation is dangerous because it can penetrate the body. Alpha is most dangerous if ingested.
What has more energy ultraviolet rays or gamma rays?
On the elecromagnetic spectrum, gamma rays have much more energy
Why does a kidney scanner use gamma radiation rather than beta or alpha radiation?
since gamma radiation can penetrate more they are used in kidney scanners
Is the dose of radiation more or less than an xray?
Since xrays, themselves, are a form of radiation, the question makes no sense.
What is gamma emission?
In gamma rays atom becomes more stable by emitting excess energy in the form of gamma radiation. Gamma rays are part of the electromagnetic spectrum.
What type of radiation from the nucleus is more penetrating than either alpha or beta particles?
Gamma radiation
Which is worse Alpha particles or x ray particles?
That depends on how one is exposed. So the is no one answer to this question. Gamma is usually more harmful as it is highly penetrating and difficult to shield against, whereas Alpha cannot penetrate a single sheet of paper. However internal Alpha radiation can be far more harmful than an equivalent Gamma dose as the radiation deposits its energy entirely in a very small space around the source. Internal radiation occurs when a source is inhaled or ingested.
What is more dangerous gamma or alpha rays?
alpha radiation is more dangerous than beta or gamma if ingested or inhaled because its power to ionize (or to disrupt atoms) is 20x than that of beta and gamma. but if the source is outside the body or at a distance gamma radiation is much dangerous because it could penetrate thick walls.
Are xrays also gamma rays?
No; gamma rays are considered a separate category of radiation, more energetic than x-rays.
Which has the greatest frequency out of radio wave microwave infrared wave visible light ultraviolet light x ray gamma ray?
X-rays have the highest frequency in the electromagnetic spectrum.
What is the ionizing power of alpha beta gamma?
Of alpha, beta and gamma radiation, gamma radiation has the greater ability to penetrate either shielding or living tissue. The penetration issue aside, a contact source that is an alpha emitter can do more tissue damage than beta or gamma radiation. Alpha and beta radiation are particulate radiation. They involve a particle. Gamma radiation is electromagnetic radiation of high energy. Use the links below to learn more about each type of radiation and get a handle on what's up.
Gamma radiation is it safe to inject into a human but alpha particles would be very dangerous?
Generally no radiation is safe. You cannot "inject" radiation into anything because it is the product of various unstable nuclei decaying. Alpha radiation is much more ionising than gamma, but much less penetrating than it. That makes it more dangerous if it is inside your body; it can be stopped by skin. Therefore you would have to swallow a sample of a radioactive material. However, gamma radiation is always emitted together with alpha or beta radiation.
