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Technically, "cosmic rays" are high-energy particles rather than electromagnetic radiation. So no, they are not a type of light.
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In which type of wave does light travel?
All the electro-magnetic waves travel at the speed of light. Electromagnetic spectrum includes the following: * X-rays * Gamma rays * Ultraviolet rays * Infrared waves * Microwaves * Radio waves * Cosmic rays
Are cosmic rays more powerful than gamma?
It's hard to say. Can apples be compared to oranges? Cosmic rays are the "rays" that originate in the cosmos and strike earth. These cosmic "rays" are mostly protons with a few alpha particles and some token electrons. That makes the cosmic "rays" a form of particulate radiation. The gamma rays are the highest frequency (and highest energy) electromagnetic radiation (EMR) there is. This radiation is produced by changes in the nuclei of atoms. The gamma rays have very short wavelengths (and short periods), and they penetrate things well. The particles mentioned don't. Alpha particles have trouble moving through air. Electrons and protons can be stopped by a sheet of aluminum foil. Does that mean the gamma rays are more powerful? You make the call.
What do distant supernova explosions release that is extremely dangerous to astronauts in outer space?
cosmic rays
What rays are formed when cosmic rays hit the earth?
When the primary cosmic rays from space enter Earth's atmosphere, they immediately begin to collide with other particles and then those collide with other atoms, and so on, creating a "shower" of particles, which can be several kilometers wide. The energy with which they encounter the atmosphere is such that the collision can split atoms, nuclei, and other particles, which secondary particles then can decay abd enit radation as part of the shower; these can reach the Earth's surface as protons, neutrons, antiprotons, electrons, alpha particles, pion, muons, etc., and electromagnetic radiation like x-rays.
What is the name for collection of light rays?
There is no standard collective noun for a group of light rays.However the noun 'ray' is a collective noun as: a ray of light.The collective nouns for a group of 'rays' are:a fever of stingraysa fever of manta rays
What type of radiation has the shortest wavelength of radio waves or cosmic rays or ultraviolet light or infrared light?
X-rays have the shortest wavelength of those listed.
What range of cosmic rays through visible light are included in the?
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What type of wave vibrates the faster cosmic rays or gamma rays?
There's a considerable (overlapping) range of frequencies for both gamma rays and cosmic rays, but the upper reach for gamma rays is considered to be higher than that for cosmic rays, all the way to 10^30Hz.
What light packs the highest energy per photon?
Cosmic Rays/High Frequency Gamma Rays
Are gamma rays stronger than cosmic ray?
Gamma rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation, and they are the highest frequency form of that type of energy. They can be said to vibrate fastest. But cosmic rays are mostly protons, which are a form of particulate radiation. Comparing gamma rays to cosmic rays as regards frequency is not something we do.
What has wavelengths longer than visble light?
Ultra-violet, short-wave radio waves, x-rays, gamma rays, cosmic rays
Type of radiant energy is invisible to humans?
-- radio -- heat -- infrared -- ultraviolet -- microwave -- X-rays -- gamma rays -- cosmic rays
What are the examples of a electromagnetic energy?
Light, UV rays, radiated heat (Infrared), Radio Waves, Cosmic Rays, Microwaves, etc.
What form of energy travels through space?
Radiated energy of: light heat radio microwaves x-rays cosmic rays gamma rays and so on.
What form of energy is travels through space?
Radiated energy of: light heat radio microwaves x-rays cosmic rays gamma rays and so on.
What is the electromagnetic spectrum in order longest to shortest?
Radio waves, microwaves, infrared rays, visible light (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet light--in that order), ultraviolet light, x-rays, gamma rays, cosmic rays.
Why are cosmic rays harmful to living organisms?
Because the cosmic rays consist of charged particles like gamma rays and x-rays
