What are gamma rays? How are they used?

Physics

2 answers:

Vedmedyk [2.9K]3 years ago

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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

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I know it, X-rays, gamma rays and beta particles are all used in medicine to treat internal organs. X-rays are produced by firing electrons at a metal target and gamma rays are emitted by the nucleus of radioactive atoms. Gamma rays are used to kill cancer cells, to sterilise medical equipment and in radioactive tracers.

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