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Riding the EM: Gamma Rays

By: Mrs. Gowgiel. Riding the EM: Gamma Rays. 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: 10 19 (10,000,000,000,000,000,000)

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Riding the EM: Gamma Rays

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  1. By: Mrs. Gowgiel Riding the EM: Gamma Rays

  2. Where on the EM do Gamma Rays Fall? • Gamma Rays are on the short wavelength part of the EM spectrum

  3. 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

  4. Examples of Gamma Rays • Treat cancer cells- kills off cells with radiation • Given off during nuclear explosions • Black holes/Star explosions

  5. Examples of Gamma Rays

  6. 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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