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The energy of a electromagnetic wave increases as the wavelength decreases. Radio waves have a very long wavelength compared to gamma rays. Since gamma rays have so much energy, they can change molecules by "kicking out" electrons with their energy. Where as radio waves don't have enough energy to effect many compounds.
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What is radio active theraphy?
Radiation therapy uses radiation from radioactive elements to destroy cancer cells. It works on the principle that cancer cells are more active than normal cells and more prone to radiation damage than normal cells.
Is the speed of a radio wave in a vacuum greater than the speed of a gamma ray?
No. The speed of all electromagnetic radiation is the same in vacuum, from the longest radio wave to the shortest gamma wave.
Do x-rays pass through matter more slowly than radio waves?
X-rays are a form of gamma radiation. Gamma radiation passes through human tissue with no difficulty. Gamma can only be blocked by an incredibly large mass of solid matter, such as extremely thick lead. Radio waves can be reflected or interfered with by a number of different transition metals. Radio waves have a larger range than gamma radiation because they are broadcasted from a medium rather than a source.
Answer for radiation from gamma to radio waves?
Gamma rays are very high energetic rays whereas radio waves are very weak in strength. However, radio waves can travel far distances and have large wavelength. Radio waves have large application in the field of telecommunication.
What kind of waves are gamma rays and radio waves?
Radio waves are electromagnetic waves and are a part of the electromagnetic spectrum. Other electromagnetic waves in the electromagnetic spectrum are microwaves, visible light, infrared, ultraviolet, x-rays, and gamma rays
What is radition mean?
Radiation refers to the emission of energy in the form of waves or particles. It can be classified into ionizing radiation (such as X-rays and gamma rays) and non-ionizing radiation (such as visible light and radio waves). Exposure to high levels of ionizing radiation can be harmful to human health, causing damage to cells and DNA.
What radiation is dangerous to us?
Ionizing radiation, such as X-rays and gamma rays, is considered dangerous to humans as it can damage cells and DNA, leading to potential health effects such as cancer and radiation sickness. Non-ionizing radiation, such as visible light and radio waves, is generally not harmful in the levels typically encountered in everyday life.
What is radio active theraphy?
Radiation therapy uses radiation from radioactive elements to destroy cancer cells. It works on the principle that cancer cells are more active than normal cells and more prone to radiation damage than normal cells.
What types of radiation has no mass?
electromagnetic radiation (e.g. radio, light, x-rays, gamma 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.
How do gamma rays kill cancer cells?
Gamma rays are sometimes used in treating cancer because of what they are and what they do. Gamma rays are electromagnetic radiation. Just like light or radio waves. Except that they are of a much higher energy than light or even X-rays. They are absorbed or scattered by anthing they pass through, and their ability to penetrate material and the amount of scattering they experience varies as the material. But they penetrate stuff pretty well, and slice right through biological stuff like plant or animal tissue. And they do stuff to the tissue they pass through while zipping past. The high energy of gamma rays is what is called ionizing radiation. It has the power to break chemical bonds between atoms. This is important because living tissue is made up of complex chains of atoms. Big organic molecules are the basics of life. If a gamma ray zips by, it can break the big molecule apart kind of like snipping a string in a place or two with scissors. The gamma ray loses energy doing this, but it still continues on cutting up molecules. It causes radiation damage. Electromagnetic radiation (emr) damage. And this can be good. It turns out that though emr damage can make living cells "sick" and can also kill them if enough damage occurs, the cells that are most sensitive to emr damage are cells that have "fast metabolisms" or that work at high rates. Cancer cells work at high rates. Irradiate them with high energy emr (gamma rays) and they can be killed. So will some surrounding tissue, but the brunt of the damage will be caused to the cancerous tissue. And by moving the beam around, we can minimize damage to surrounding tissue while pounding the cancerous cells. This is the basis for current radiation therapy by gamma rays.
Why are gamma rays dangerous?
Gamma rays are dangerous because they are a form of ionizing radiation that can penetrate deep into the body, damaging cells and DNA. This can lead to radiation sickness, increased risk of cancer, and other health issues. The high energy of gamma rays allows them to cause widespread damage within the body.
What has the longest wave length infrared radiation radio wave ultra violet radiation visible light micro waves gamma radiation or x rays?
Radio waves have the longest wavelengths.
Which has a higher frequency gamma rays or radio rays?
Gamma rays have a higher frequency than radio waves. Gamma rays have the shortest wavelength and highest frequency in the electromagnetic spectrum, while radio waves have the longest wavelength and lowest frequency.
How are gamma rays and radio waves similar?
Gamma rays and radio waves are both forms of electromagnetic radiation. They differ in terms of wavelength and frequency, with gamma rays having the shortest wavelength and highest frequency, while radio waves have the longest wavelength and lowest frequency. Both types of radiation can be utilized for various applications, ranging from medical imaging using gamma rays to communication technology using radio waves.
Is the speed of a radio wave in a vacuum greater than the speed of a gamma ray?
No. The speed of all electromagnetic radiation is the same in vacuum, from the longest radio wave to the shortest gamma wave.
What waves are apart of the electromagnetic spectrum?
Everything from long radio waves up to gamma radiation
