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ultraviolet can be used in water treatment plants to kill bacteria instead of adding chlorine or ozone.

gamma radiation can be used on some packaged foods to kill microorganisms and parasites instead of pasteurization. It is almost universally used on spices already.

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Why does a kidney scanner use gamma radiation rather than beta or alpha radiation?

A kidney scanner uses gamma radiation because it has higher penetration ability, allowing it to reach and image deep structures inside the body like the kidneys. Beta and alpha radiation have lower penetration abilities and would not be suitable for this purpose. Additionally, gamma radiation is less likely to be absorbed by surrounding tissues, providing clearer images of the kidneys.


Does chemotherapy use gamma rays?

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What are different types of radiation other than visible light and what are there uses?

The names we give to a few other wavelength-bands of electromagnetic radiation are: -- radio -- microwave -- heat -- X-ray -- gamma ray After you've spent some time here on Earth, you'll get used to these terms, and you'll quickly understand what we do with these categories of radiation.


What are 3 forms of electromagnetic radiation?

Different forms range from the low energetic Infra Red (Warmth ; low frequency), thru the visible spectrum (Red, Orange,Yellow,Green, Blue, Indigo( Jeans!), Violet) into the Ultra Violet , X Ray and Gamma radiation.(Another contributor stopped in to complain and protest because RADIO is not included.I may even picket Answers.com Towers next time I visit my daughter in Ramat Gan.)


What is the order of the EM spectrum?

The following list is the "Electromagnetic Spectrum" in order of increasing wavelength and subsequently, decreasing frequency. Gamma Rays-wavelength: 0.01 nm X-rays -1 nm Ultra-violet Rays-0.1 micrometres Visible Light- Red light: 0.7 micrometres - Violet Light: 0.4 micrometres Infrared Radiation- 0.01 mm Microwaves-less than 10 cm, usually 1cm Radiowaves- Long, Medium and Short Waves:2km-10m -Very High Frequency (VHF) and Ultra High Frequency (UHF): 10m-10cm Posted By: Bahar B.H.

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What home appliance uses gamma rays?

No home appliance uses gamma rays. Gamma rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation that are primarily used in industrial and medical applications, such as in radiation therapy machines for cancer treatment.


What are three uses of gamma rays?

Three uses of gamma rays are in cancer treatment (radiation therapy), sterilization of medical equipment and food, and non-destructive testing in industries such as aerospace and automotive.


What is gamma rays and there uses?

Gamma rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation with high energy and short wavelength. They are used in various applications such as cancer treatment through radiation therapy, sterilization of medical equipment, and imaging techniques like gamma-ray spectroscopy.


Why does a kidney scanner use gamma radiation rather than beta or alpha radiation?

A kidney scanner uses gamma radiation because it has higher penetration ability, allowing it to reach and image deep structures inside the body like the kidneys. Beta and alpha radiation have lower penetration abilities and would not be suitable for this purpose. Additionally, gamma radiation is less likely to be absorbed by surrounding tissues, providing clearer images of the kidneys.


What therapies are used to treat vulvar cancer?

Radiation therapy uses high-energy radiation from x rays and gamma rays to kill the cancer cells.


What is a gamma gauge and what does it do?

A gamma gauge is a device that uses gamma radiation to measure the level of a specific material or substance in a sample. It can be used in various industries such as mining, agriculture, and environmental monitoring to determine the composition or density of materials.


What is the 7 parts of the Electromagnetic Spectrum?

The seven parts of the electromagnetic spectrum, in order of increasing frequency, are: radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays. Each part has different properties and uses based on their wavelength and frequency.


What technologies uses electromagnetic radiation with the shortest wavelength?

X-rays and gamma rays have the shortest wavelengths among electromagnetic radiation technologies. X-rays are commonly used in medical imaging, while gamma rays are often used in cancer therapy and industrial radiography.


What do radio micro infra-red visible ultra-violet x-ray gamma have in common lool?

They are all part of the electromagnetic spectrum, with varying wavelengths and frequencies. Each type of radiation has different uses and properties, from communicating through radio waves to diagnosing medical conditions with x-rays.


Does chemotherapy use gamma rays?

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What is a Gamma knife?

A Gamma Knife is a non-invasive radiosurgery tool that uses highly focused radiation beams to treat brain tumors and other brain disorders. It delivers a precise dose of radiation to targeted areas in the brain while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue. The Gamma Knife procedure is often used as an alternative to traditional brain surgery for certain conditions.


What are different types of radiation other than visible light and what are there uses?

The names we give to a few other wavelength-bands of electromagnetic radiation are: -- radio -- microwave -- heat -- X-ray -- gamma ray After you've spent some time here on Earth, you'll get used to these terms, and you'll quickly understand what we do with these categories of radiation.