riding the em: gamma rays
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Riding the EM: Gamma Rays
By: Mrs. Gowgiel
Where on the EM do Gamma Rays Fall?
Gamma Rays are on the short wavelength part of the EM spectrum
Characteristics of Gamma Rays
Wavelength: less than 1 mm (millimeter)
Frequency: 1019 (10,000,000,000,000,000,000)
Energy used: very high amounts of radiation given off- so much that it can cause explosions in space
Examples of Gamma Rays
Treat cancer cells- kills off cells with radiation
Given off during nuclear explosions Black holes/Star explosions
Examples of Gamma Rays
Interesting Facts about Gamma Rays
Gamma Rays can release more energy in 10 seconds than the sun can in it’s whole lifetime
Scientists are still looking to find ways for us to see gamma rays
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