gamma radiation

Gamma rays are high-energy photons. This topic is part of Physics within Science & Nature. This page currently draws on 5 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.

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Gamma radiation is a form of what?

Answer: Electromagnetic radiation

Bonus fact: Gamma rays are high-energy photons.

Gamma rays have higher frequency than what?

Answer: X-rays

Bonus fact: Gamma rays occupy the highest-energy end of the spectrum.

Gamma radiation has what electric charge?

Answer: None

Bonus fact: Photons are electrically neutral.

The electromagnetic spectrum includes visible light and what other type of waves?

Answer: Radio waves

Bonus fact: Radio, microwave, infrared, visible, ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma radiation are electromagnetic.

A Geiger counter detects what?

Answer: Ionizing radiation

Bonus fact: It can register alpha, beta, and gamma radiation depending on design.

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