What is the effect of gamma rays

Q: Radon-222 releases an alpha particle. What element results and what is its mass number

A: Let us understand the problem at first The atomic number of radon-222 is 86 and the mass number is…

Q: Choose the BEST answer to the following. Which type of radiation from cosmic sources predominates on…

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Q: 1.5 Gy of gamma radiation are directed into a 150 g tumor. How much energy does the tumor absorb?

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Q: Describe how you would perform an experiment that demonstrates that gamma radiation obeys an inverse…

A: Introduction: As the gamma radiations travel away from the point source it spreads out radially. It…

Q: High frequency, very short wavelength Gamma Rays are used to treat some types of cancer. Describe…

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Q: A(n) 12-kg particle has energy 14,026 kg c2. Calculate gamma (γ)

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Q: Do humans receive more radiation from artificial or from natural sources of radiation?

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Q: Shielding needed for alpha radiation Shielding needed for beta radiation Shielding needed for gamma…

A: Alpha particle is helium nucleus hence a heavy particle, and it has a very short range. Alpha…

Q: Rank these three types of radiation by their ability to penetrate this page of your book, from…

A: Given:  Alpha, beta and gamma particles.

Q: How do alpha particles, beta particles and gamma rays differ from each other: a) by mass b) by…

A: Given  Differ alpha particles , beta particles and gamma rays

Q: Why are gamma rays the most penetrating rays?

A: Gamma rays are the electromagnetic waves with highest frequency.  Energy of electromagnetic wave is…

Q: Suppose that you measure the intensity of radiation from carbon-14 in an ancient piece of wood to be…

A: Given:  N = 6 % of No  half life,T = 5730 years

Q: A(n) 5-kg article has energy 80,020 kg c2 Calculate gamma (y).

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Q: what is Methods used to prevent the emission of high-energy beta particles

A: To give methods used prevent the emission of high-energy beta particles.

Q: Why are alpha and beta rays deflected in opposite directions in a magnetic field? Why are gamma rays…

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Q: Explain the emission of high-energy beta particles

A: Beta particles have same mass and charge as electron. It only differs from electron in its origin.

Q: What characteristics of a material will make it a better absorber of gamma rays?

A: The characteristics of material that will make it a good gamma absorber is high density and high…

Q: Radiotherapy is more likely to be used to treat cancer in elderly patients than in young ones.…

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Q: Compare a low dose of radiation to a human with a low dose of radiation used in food treatment.

A: When a low intensity radiation is given to a human body, then it only detects the inner part of body…

Q: Calculate the effects of radiation dosage in sieverts for a 55-kg person who is exposed to  3.3 x…

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Q: Define Gamma-rays.

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Q: A(n) 13-kg particle has energy 37,173 kg c2 Calculate gamma (y).

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Q: what is the uses of radioactivity in x-rays

A: X-ray is an energetic wave. It is the most penetrating wave. Its wavelength ranges from 10…

Q: QUESTION 8 Who discovered artificial radioactivity? the Joliot- Curies O Otto Hahn O Enrico Fermi O…

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Q: The intensity of radioactivity depends on the distance of the recipient from the source of radiation…

A: Given that Intensity is inversely proportional to the distance from the object. so I1  DIRECTLY…

Q: What happens when gamma radiations are passed through a magnetic field?

A: Gamma particles will not get affected by the electric field, because, it is charge-less particles.

Q: Gamma rays require to be stopped. О рарer O glass O aluminum lead

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Q: What is the influence of magnetic field on gamma radiation

A: Radioactive element decays and it gives the alpha, beta and gamma radiation. Gamma rays are a type…

Q: A passenger on an airplane flying across the Atlantic receives an extra radiation dose of about 5μSv…

A: The average yearly radiation dose of a person is 3mSv. It is due to due to the natural background…

Q: Describe the effect of the shielding on the gamma rays, neutrons and neutrinos that reach it from…

A: The radiations such as gamma rays and high energy neutrons are highly penetrating radiations. To…

Q: What are examples of gamma rays?

A: Gamma rays is a type of electromagnetic radiation and it is also known to penetrate electromagnetic…

Q: How do the paths of alpha, beta, and gamma rays compare in an electric field?

A: Alpha is positively charged. Beta is negatively charged. Gamma not charged

Q: Sonar, cell phones, and television remote control devices all use gamma rays. a. True b. False

A: The given statement is false. Gamma radiation is highly ionizing radiation and it is not used in…

Half Life

The concept of Half Life has numerous practical applications some of them includes figuring out the effective drug dosage to finding out when a radioactive becomes safe to use. If you look for a career in Nuclear Physics you will need this concept.