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Because they are a form of ionising radiation, gamma rays can cause serious damage when absorbed by living tissue, and are therefore a health hazard. They can seriously damage your skin.
Additionally, because of their short wavelength they can pass completely through the skin and other tissues of the human body and cause serious damage to them all. Indeed, bursts of the highest energy gamma radiation can kill a human in a matter of moments.
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What are the electromagnetic waves with the shortest wavelengths and the highest frequency called?
Gamma Rays
Which has a higher frequency gamma rays or xrays?
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.
Does x-rays or gamma rays have lower energy?
X-rays have lower energy than gamma rays. Gamma rays are a form of high-energy electromagnetic radiation, while x-rays have lower energy and shorter wavelengths than gamma rays.
What has a lower frequency x rays or gamma rays?
Gamma rays have a higher frequency than X-rays.
Does gamma rays per second effect physical half-life?
No, the rate at which gamma rays are emitted does not affect the physical half-life of a radioactive material. The physical half-life is a characteristic property of the specific radioisotope and remains constant regardless of the emission rate of gamma rays.
Does skin block gamma rays from getting in the body?
No. Gamma rays are similar to X-rays in that they can penetrate deep into the human body. Gamma rays are electromagnetic radiation which is produced by the decay of some radioisotopes and from nuclear reactions. A form of radiation which will be blocked by the skin is alpha particles, which are helium nuclei.
Can gamma rays hurt us?
Yes. Gamma rays hurt us because they penetrate our skin. They can also be used to cure cancer(chemotherapy).
What kind of gamma ray can penetrate solids?
Gamma rays are gamma rays are gamma rays.
What are the electromagnetic waves with the shortest wavelengths and the highest frequency called?
Gamma Rays
Are there problems with gamma rays?
no gamma rays are the best
What is x rays and gamma rays?
Cathode rays generate x-rays and gamma rays are electromagnetic radiation. Gamma rays have very high penetration power.
What is a type of sun ray that is harmful to life?
Ultraviolet (UV) rays are a type of sun ray that can be harmful to life, as overexposure can cause skin damage, sunburn, and increase the risk of skin cancer. It is important to protect your skin from excessive UV exposure by wearing sunscreen and limiting time spent in direct sunlight.
Which has a higher frequency gamma rays or xrays?
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.
What are gamma rays crest?
gamma rays are Vincent is weird
What has bigger wave lengths microwaves or gamma rays?
Gamma rays have shorter wavelengths compared to microwaves. This means that microwaves have longer wavelengths than gamma rays.
What objects can stop gamma rays?
Gamma rays can be blocked by a thick amount of lead. Alpha -> goes through thin mica -> then stops at skin or paper. Beta -> Goes through thin mica - then goes through skin or paper -> gets stopped at lead. Gamma -> Goes through thin mica -> goes through skin or paper -> then can be slowed down by lead or can be stopped completely by a thick amount of lead. I may have Beta and alpha mixed up but please excuse me as im writing this out of my book (:
Are gamma rays neutrons?
No, gamma rays are not neutrons. They are electromagnetic rays or electromagnetic energy.
