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Is it possible for gamma decay to produce a new element?
no, gamma isn't really decay as the radioactive ion doesn't emit any particles. In alpha and beta decay, different size particles are emitted as the nucleus decays but in gamma radiatio the ion gives off an ionising electromagnetic wave.
What types of ionizing radiation produce the least amount of scatter radiation?
Alpha particles and beta particles produce the least amount of scatter radiation compared to gamma rays or x-rays due to their larger size and lower energy. This makes them easier to shield against and reduces the risk of exposure to scatter radiation.
Are alpha particles big or small?
Absolutely small ... they're the nucleus of a helium atom (2protons & 2 neutrons) - But they are gigantic as compared to a beta particle ... which is just a free electron. - Note that gamma rays don't have any (rest) mass ... they're just radiation.
What electromagnetic waves have a wavelength shorter that a single water molecule?
Your comparison attempt is confusing. Water molecules don't have 'waves' by themselves. The ocean has waves, H2O does not. We use the behavior of ocean and sound waves to determine the behavior and makeup of light waves. Humans can only see a portion of the existing electromagnetic spectrum. X-rays and Gamma rays have the shortest wavelengths. Radio waves have the longest.
Which of the following types of radiations is biggest in size?
Among the common types of radiation, alpha particles are the largest in size. Alpha particles consist of two protons and two neutrons, making them significantly larger than beta particles (which are electrons or positrons) and gamma rays (which are electromagnetic radiation). Due to their size, alpha particles have lower penetration power compared to other forms of radiation and can be stopped by a sheet of paper or human skin.
Is cathode rays have maximum ionising power than alpha beta gamma rays?
No, alpha particles have the highest ionizing power due to their larger size and positive charge. Cathode rays have less ionizing power compared to alpha particles, but they still have the ability to ionize atoms and molecules when they interact with them.
What else is the size of gamma rays?
it is big
Waves that are about the size of atoms?
gamma rays
What are some objects that are the same size as gamma rays waves?
Gamma rays have wavelengths on the order of 0.01 nanometers to 10 picometers, which is much smaller than most everyday objects. Objects comparable in size to gamma ray wavelengths are typically atomic and subatomic particles, such as protons or electrons. Additionally, gamma rays can also interact with structures at the atomic scale, like atoms themselves or the nuclei within them. Thus, the size of gamma rays is relevant primarily within the context of quantum mechanics and particle physics.
What is gamma rays shortest size of wavelength?
Gamma rays have the shortest wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum, ranging from about 0.01 to 10 picometers (10^-12 meters). This makes gamma rays very high-energy electromagnetic radiation.
Is it possible for gamma decay to produce a new element?
no, gamma isn't really decay as the radioactive ion doesn't emit any particles. In alpha and beta decay, different size particles are emitted as the nucleus decays but in gamma radiatio the ion gives off an ionising electromagnetic wave.
Why gamma rays have such high penetrating power?
Because it has small size and it will not try to ionise the material
How big are gamma rays?
Gamma rays are a type of electromagnetic radiation with the shortest wavelength and highest frequency in the electromagnetic spectrum, ranging in size from 10 picometers to 100 attometers. They have very high energy and are produced by the decay of atomic nuclei or in nuclear reactions.
What types of ionizing radiation produce the least amount of scatter radiation?
Alpha particles and beta particles produce the least amount of scatter radiation compared to gamma rays or x-rays due to their larger size and lower energy. This makes them easier to shield against and reduces the risk of exposure to scatter radiation.
Which type of radiation is the smallest in size?
Gamma radiation is the smallest in size among the three common types of radiation, which also include alpha and beta radiation. This is because gamma radiation consists of photons with no mass or charge, making them the most penetrating and the smallest in terms of physical size.
High energy waves have what size wavelength?
High energy waves, such as gamma rays or X-rays, have shorter wavelengths. The shorter the wavelength, the higher the energy of the wave.
Which radiation is the slowest out of alpha beta and gamma?
Alpha particles are heavy doubly ionized helium nuclei. Beta particles are nuclear electrons. Gamma are extremely short photons with zero rest mass. Hence obviously, Speed of Gamma>Beta>Alpha.
