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What are 4 ways radiation of different wavelengths affects biological matter differently?
Radiation waves can have different effects on cell structure. The type of wave, the intensity of the wave and the type of cells affected all influence what effects will occur. In cases where the cell is able to fully repair itself, an alteration in cell structure will have no effect at all. Cells that need to carry out necessary functions before repair is complete may adversely affect how the cell operates, which can cause nearby cells to malfunction. Cells that suffer permanent damage may become unable to function at all, causing them to eventually die off.
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Does IR have UV Rays?
Infrared (IR) radiation is distinct from ultraviolet (UV) radiation as they are found at opposite ends of the electromagnetic spectrum. IR radiation has longer wavelengths than visible light, while UV radiation has shorter wavelengths than visible light.
What causes the difference between the sun and earth's radiation wavelengths?
Unlike Earth and other solid objects, the entire Sun doesn't rotate at the same rate of gas and plasma, different parts of the Sun spin at different rates.
What are the differences between xray and visible light?
X-rays have shorter wavelengths and higher energy than visible light. X-rays are used for medical imaging as they can penetrate tissues, while visible light is used for photography due to its ability to capture color and detail. X-rays are ionizing radiation, meaning they can damage biological tissues, so they are used with caution.
In the electromagnetic spectrum what is the radiation on either side of visible light?
Ultraviolet radiation lies on the shorter-wavelength side of visible light, while infrared radiation lies on the longer-wavelength side. Ultraviolet has higher energy and shorter wavelengths than visible light, while infrared has lower energy and longer wavelengths.
What is the definition of absorption spectra?
refers to the quantal absorption of photons over a range of wavelengths of light used for excitation; different molecules tend to absorb different amounts of radiation over a range of wholly different wavelengths. This would give rise to a spectrum which can be plotted.
How is it possible for a single electron to produce so many different wavelengths and frequencies?
A single electron can produce different types of radiation. Radiation, frequency, and wavelength all rely on each other. If an electron can produce multiple types of radiation, it can also produce different wavelengths and frequencies, because the wavelengths and frequencies are dependent on the radiation type.
How are the 3 forms of radiation from the sun different?
The three forms of radiation from the sun are infrared radiation, visible light, and ultraviolet radiation. Infrared radiation has longer wavelengths and is felt as heat, visible light is the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that humans can see, and ultraviolet radiation has shorter wavelengths and can cause sunburn and damage to the skin.
What are the main advantages of studying objects at many different wavelengths of radiation?
Studying objects at many different wavelengths of radiation allows researchers to gain a more complete understanding of their properties and behavior. Different wavelengths reveal different aspects of an object, such as its temperature, composition, and magnetic fields. By combining data from multiple wavelengths, scientists can construct a more comprehensive picture of the object's characteristics.
Why soap bubble look multicoloured?
The cause is the interference of radiation with different wavelengths in the bubble.
How would you describe the wavelengths of incoming solar radiation compared to the wavelengths of reradiated heat?
The wavelengths of incoming solar radiation are shorter than the wavelengths of reradiated heat.
What causes colour?
Light is made up of radiation of different wavelengths/frequencies; our eyes can perceive some of these differences in wavelengths/frequencies.Light is made up of radiation of different wavelengths/frequencies; our eyes can perceive some of these differences in wavelengths/frequencies.Light is made up of radiation of different wavelengths/frequencies; our eyes can perceive some of these differences in wavelengths/frequencies.Light is made up of radiation of different wavelengths/frequencies; our eyes can perceive some of these differences in wavelengths/frequencies.
What property distinguishes different types of radiation from one to another?
The property that distinguishes different types of radiation is the wavelength or frequency of the electromagnetic waves emitted. X-rays have shorter wavelengths than visible light, while gamma rays have the shortest wavelengths of all types of radiation. This difference in wavelength is what determines the energy and penetrating power of the radiation.
What does the black body radiation graph represent and how does it relate to the concept of thermal radiation?
The black body radiation graph represents the intensity of radiation emitted by an object at different wavelengths. It relates to the concept of thermal radiation because it shows how an object's temperature affects the distribution of emitted radiation. As an object gets hotter, it emits more radiation at shorter wavelengths, which is known as thermal radiation.
I was wondering is it possible to identify an object by detecting what wavelengths of radiation it emits. For example would a ball emit radiation of wavelengths x y and z?
The wavelengths of incoming solar radiation are shorter than the wavelengths of re-radiated heat.
Are there really colors or is it all a mixture of the eyes and light?
Light is a form of electromagnetic radiation. We can measure the wavelengths of each colour, and they are all different. whether we all see the colours differently is a question for philosophers, but each colour has a different wavelength, so it is a difrerent type of light, which we see as a different colour.
How do the colors form?
There is no color until light impinges on the photosensitive nerve endings in your eye. Until then, it's just electromagnetic radiation with different wavelengths. When that radiation falls on the retina of your eye, different wavelengths produce chemical reactions in different nerve endings, and the brain interprets the signals from different nerve endings as different colors.
Does IR have UV Rays?
Infrared (IR) radiation is distinct from ultraviolet (UV) radiation as they are found at opposite ends of the electromagnetic spectrum. IR radiation has longer wavelengths than visible light, while UV radiation has shorter wavelengths than visible light.
