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No, all forms of radiation cannot be classed as "visible" as they are too small to be seen by the human eye. However, Alpha, Beta and Gamma radiation can be seen experimentally using various methods.

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Which type of rays are visible?

Visible light rays are the only type of rays that are visible to the human eye. Other types of electromagnetic waves like infrared, ultraviolet, x-rays, and gamma rays are not visible.


What emits rays?

Many objects in the universe emit rays, such as stars emitting light rays, radioactive elements emitting gamma rays, and X-ray machines emitting X-rays. Rays can also be emitted from phenomena like solar flares, cosmic rays, and radioactive decay.


How do gamma rays differ from light rays?

Gamma rays have much shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies than light rays, making them a form of high-energy electromagnetic radiation. Gamma rays are typically produced by radioactive decay or nuclear reactions, while light rays are composed of visible light across the electromagnetic spectrum. Gamma rays are more penetrating than light rays and can be harmful to living organisms.


What are visible rays?

Visible rays are electromagnetic radiation within the visible light spectrum that are detectable by the human eye. This spectrum ranges from approximately 400 to 700 nanometers in wavelength and includes colors like violet, blue, green, yellow, orange, and red. These rays are responsible for making objects visible to the human eye.


Are gamma rays emitted by radioactive elements?

Yes, gamma rays are a type of electromagnetic radiation emitted by radioactive elements during radioactive decay processes. They are high-energy photons with no mass or charge, and can penetrate through materials easily.

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Which type of rays are visible?

Visible light rays are the only type of rays that are visible to the human eye. Other types of electromagnetic waves like infrared, ultraviolet, x-rays, and gamma rays are not visible.


What is the name for the emission of rays and particles by a radioactive material?

The name for the emissions of rays and particles by a radioactive material are called radioactive decay. There are many different types of radioactive decay that emit different rays and particles.


Is there Radioactive decay in microwaves?

No. Radioactive decay is the breakdown of the nucleus of an atom due to its instability. This may emit radiation in the form of gamma rays or subatomic particles. Microwave "radiation" is the name given to electromagnetic waves in a certain range of frequencies. It differs from gamma rays, x-rays, and visible light only in frequency and energy.


What type of rays do x rays transmit?

radioactive


Are X-rays visible light?

No, x-rays are not visible light.


Is visible light longer or shorter then rays?

Visible light is made of rays. There are rays with wavelengths that are shorter than visible light and other with longer wavelength.


What are the 4 radioactive rays produced?

You think probable to beta rays, gamma rays, alpha rays.


What is meant by sun's UV rays?

The Sun produces all the electromagnetic radiation in the visible and near visible range. UV rays are near visible ultraviolet rays.


When food is irradiated with gamma rays from a cobalt-60 source does the food become radioactive?

No. Gamma rays will not make materials radioactive.


Which is not radioactive beta rays gamma rays or X-rays?

Both beta rays and gamma rays are the products of radioactive decay and are the result of changes in atomic nuclei. X-rays can be generated by using high voltage to accelerate electrons and slam them into a metal target, so they might be said to be non-radioactive.


What color are UV rays?

Colour only applies to visible light. UV rays are not visible.


Radioactive rays are absorbed by which metals?

Lead is commonly used to absorb radioactive rays due to its high density and ability to effectively block radiation. Other metals such as tungsten and uranium can also absorb radioactive rays to varying degrees.