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X Rays are hi energy waves and are one of the highest! When compounds want to release energy, the rate at which it wants to and the amount it wants to get rid of vary its wavelength. If its not bothered by releasing too much energy and has all the time in the world it would release low energy waves like infrared. But if the compound is in a rush and wants to get rid of a huge amount of energy quickly it then produces higher energy waves like microwaves or Xrays. I think lead can produce xrays, but i cant remember how its done. i think you fire a neutron at it and it produces an xray. not entirely sure, you'll have to check.
The wavelength of Xrays is EXTREMELY short compared to microwaves. Wavelengths of xrays are from 10 to .01 nanometres. (10 nanometres is .00000001 metres). Wavelengths of microwaves are usually between 100 and 10 millimetres although they are not clearly defined. This means the wavelength of microwaves is 10 billion times longer than xrays.
Yes, the part of the electromagnetic spectrum that consists of waves with frequencies higher than those of visible light and lower than those of X-rays is known as ultraviolet (UV) radiation. UV radiation is commonly found in sunlight and is responsible for causing effects such as sunburn and skin damage.
The amount of xrays produced in a photoelectric effect varies. . . . alot.
Yes, X-rays have enough energy to ionize gases. When X-rays pass through a gas, they can transfer enough energy to the gas molecules to remove electrons, creating ions. This process is known as X-ray ionization.
Gamma rays have a higher frequency than X-rays. Gamma rays are the most energetic form of electromagnetic radiation in the electromagnetic spectrum, whereas X-rays have a lower frequency than gamma rays.
Compared to most forms of electromagnetic radiation, X-rays have a high frequency. Only gamma rays have a higher frequency.
X-rays and gamma rays are both forms of electromagnetic radiation, but they have different origins and energy levels. X-rays are typically produced through interactions with electrons in atoms, while gamma rays are emitted by the nucleus of an atom. X-rays have lower energy and can penetrate softer tissues, making them useful for medical imaging, while gamma rays have higher energy and are more penetrating, often used in fields like nuclear medicine and radiation therapy.
X-rays and gamma rays are both forms of electromagnetic radiation, but they have different origins and energy levels. X-rays are produced by the deceleration of high-energy electrons, while gamma rays are emitted from the nucleus of an atom during radioactive decay. Both types of radiation can penetrate materials, but gamma rays have higher energy and can be more penetrating than x-rays.
Yes, the intensity of X-rays and gamma rays can differ. Gamma rays typically have higher frequencies and energies than X-rays, so they can be more penetrating and have a higher intensity. However, the actual intensity of these radiation types depends on factors such as the source strength and distance from the source.
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Because that term is the name we have given to electromagnetic radiation with the highest observed frequency. If they had lower frequency, then we would call them by another name. And if they're called by that name, then they must be rays of the highest observed frequency, all because that is how we have defined them.
gamma rays, xrays, uv light, visible light, infra red, microwaves, radio waves
No, the Sun mostly emits visible light rays. A small amount of gamma rays might be emitted, but they would be insignificant. Inside the Sun, gamma rays are produced but they never escape in that form. The super-heated gases around the sun in the chromosphere emit mostly higher energy xrays, UV rays but also some gamma rays. Natural gamma rays sources are thought to be the most energetic events in the Universe. Although Supernovae seem to be the source of some, others are still somewhat mysterious.
Because of their high energy, gamma rays travel at the speed of light and can cover hundreds to thousands of feet in air before expending their energy. Gamma rays have the shortest wavelength and hence the highest energy.
X-rays have electromagnetic energy, which is a form of kinetic energy carried by photons.
Most common mutagens:Ionizing radiation such as xrays, gamma rays and alpha particlesUltraviolet (tanning beds)Intercalating agentsBenzeneChemical spills