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Why can gamma rays from objects in space not be detected on Earth's surface?
Gamma rays that originate from objects in space can be absorbed by Earth's atmosphere, making it difficult for them to reach the surface. Additionally, Earth's atmosphere shields us from harmful high-energy radiation like gamma rays, which is a good thing for life on Earth. To detect gamma rays from space, scientists use satellites or high-altitude balloons above Earth's atmosphere.
What happens when gamma rays hit the ground or dirt?
Gamma rays hitting the ground will penetrate to some degree as well as being scattered. Gamma rays are high energy electromagnetic rays, or high frequency photons. They will be scattered and absorbed by the ground, but some will penetrate to a given extent. Gamma rays come in different energies (different frequencies or wavelengths), and the higher energy ones (higher frequencies and shorter wavelengths) will penetrate more. Additionally, the components in soil will help determine how much absorption will be taking place per unit of distance through which penetration occurs. Scattering will occur throughout the soil being irradiated. Scattering is the "de-energizing" of the photons as they interact with the material they move through. Note that a gamma ray can scatter and lose some energy and move onward at lower energy. The scattering and absorption will occur when gamma rays penetrate dirt.
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.
Which is the most penetrating rays x-rays or gamma rays?
Gamma rays are the most penetration rays because of its shortest wave length...
Are X-rays and Gamma rays higher frequencies than ultraviolet rays?
Yes, X-rays and gamma rays have higher frequencies than ultraviolet rays.
Why are x-ray telescopes and gamma - ray telescopes in space?
The earth's atmosphere doesn't let these rays reach the ground, so the telescopes are placed in orbit where they can receive the rays.
Do gamma rays hit the surface of earth?
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.
Do any gamma rays at all make it to the surface of Earth?
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.
Why can gamma rays from objects in space not be detected on Earth's surface?
Gamma rays that originate from objects in space can be absorbed by Earth's atmosphere, making it difficult for them to reach the surface. Additionally, Earth's atmosphere shields us from harmful high-energy radiation like gamma rays, which is a good thing for life on Earth. To detect gamma rays from space, scientists use satellites or high-altitude balloons above Earth's atmosphere.
Are gamma rays blocked or unblocked from by the earth's atmosphere?
Gamma rays are largely unblocked by the Earth's atmosphere; they can penetrate through it and reach the surface only in very small amounts. However, the atmosphere does absorb some gamma radiation, particularly at lower energies. Most gamma rays from cosmic sources are absorbed by the atmosphere, which is why gamma-ray astronomy is conducted using space-based observatories.
Shorter electromagnetic waves which reach the earth include gamma rays x rays and ultraviolet rays?
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Shorter electromagnetic waves which reach the earth include gamma rays x-rays and ultraviolet rays.?
true
What type of space objects gives out gamma rays?
Quasars.
What is the strongest sources of radio waves from space?
Gamma rays
How long would it take gamma rays from an exploding star to reach earth?
Gamma rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation, and thus they travel at the speed of light. If a star is one light year away, it will reach Earth in one year.
Are gamma rays blocked by the atmosphere?
Yes, a majority of gamma rays are blocked by the Earth's atmosphere. The atmosphere acts as a shield against the harmful effects of gamma rays by absorbing and scattering them. Only a small fraction of gamma rays from space can penetrate into Earth's atmosphere.
How are gamma rays formed?
gamma rays are formed when alot of energy is released in space. Powerful enough to possibly destroy all life on earth.
