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nata0808 [166]
3 years ago
11

What are gamma rays? How are they used?

Physics
2 answers:
Vedmedyk [2.9K]3 years ago
4 0

Answer:

Gamma rays and its uses are discussed below.

Explanation:

Characteristics of Gamma rays

  • Radiation of short wavelength and high frequency.
  • Gamma rays do not deflect in a magnetic field.
  • Gamma rays have strong penetration energy

Uses of Gamma rays

  • Medical: Gamma rays are used as a medicine to kill the carcinogens cells and prevent them to grow again.
  • Industrial: Gamma rays are used in the industry to check the oil pipeline and discover the weak points.    

Karo-lina-s [1.5K]3 years ago
3 0
I know it, X-rays<span>, </span>gamma rays<span> and beta particles are all </span>used<span> in medicine to treat internal organs. X-</span>rays<span> are produced by firing electrons at a metal target and </span>gamma rays<span> are emitted by the nucleus of radioactive atoms. </span>Gamma rays<span> are </span>used<span> to kill cancer cells, to sterilise medical equipment and in radioactive tracers.</span>
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