Electromagnetic Waves Part 2 [INCOMPLETE]

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How are γ-rays produced?

Due to decay of radioactive material.

What is the wavelength range of γ-rays?

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What is the frequency range of γ-rays?

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Complete the blanks:

γ-rays have _____ penetrating power and ______ ionising power.

( low, high, low, high, low, high, high, low, low, high)

γ-rays have high penetrating power and low ionising power.

What are the applications of γ-rays? Name 2

1. Used to destroy cancer cells and in other medical treatment

   1. Give important information on nuclear structure.

Which type of radiation has wavelength range of 10^-14 to 10^-10 m?

γ-rays

Which type of radiation has frequency range of 3 × 10²² Hz to 3 × 10¹⁸ Hz?

γ-rays

What is the wavelength range of X-rays?

6×10^-12 to 10^-9 m

What is the frequency range of X-rays?

5×10¹⁹ Hz to 3×10¹⁷ Hz

Complete the blanks:

X-rays have _____ penetrating power and ______ ionising power.

( low, high, low, high, low, high, high, low, low, high)

X-rays have low penetrating power and high ionising power.

What are the uses of X-rays? Name 3

1. Medical diagnosis and treatment (including treatment of certain types of cancers)

2. Study of crystal structure

3. Industrial radiography

How are X-rays generated?

By bombarding a metal target with high energy electrons.