Electromagnetic Spectrum | The Effects of Gamma Rays | Detecting Gamma Rays |
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Shortest wavelengths
Where are gamma rays on the electromagnetic spectrum? (short, medium, long wavelengths?)
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True
True or False? Gamma rays can cause cancer for humans?
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False
True or False? Gamma rays can be seen by reflecting off of mirrors.
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Violet
What would be the frequency (color) of the gamma rays?
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Leave a small bit of energy behind in your cells
How does a gamma ray damage your body after only being exposed for a bit?
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Compton Scattering
What is the process of gamma rays striking electrons and losing energy?
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The most energy
How much energy is generated within a gamma ray?
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3 Grays
How many Grays of radiation can a human withstand before dying?
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Crystal blocks
What do gamma rays typically contain?
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True
True or False? Gamma rays make up supernovas, nuetron stars and areas around black holes.
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cause ionizations that damage tissue and DNA
Gamma rays pass through human bodies, when this happens, what do the gamma rays do to bring harm to the bodies?
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Pool (cue ball hitting an 8 ball)
What is the process of Compton Scattering similar to? (Game)
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Nuclear explosions, lightning, radiation
How are gamma rays created on Earth?
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Radiotherapy
Although gamma rays are dangerous, they are also used in therapy/medication. What is this therapy?
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Charged particles
What do gamma ray and electron collisions create?
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