2007-01-25 05:13:53 · 5 answers · asked by Nanthers 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Gamma-rays have the smallest wavelengths and the most energy of any other wave in the electromagnetic spectrum. Check out the site reference for more clarification on this.
2007-01-25 05:24:48 · answer #1 · answered by biodragon1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smaller or larger is not a comparison that can be made between gamma and x-rays. They are both electromagnetic radiation and therefore do not have a "size".
X-rays come from the decelleration of electrons
Gamma rays come from the atomic nucleus
X-rays have a lower energy than gamma rays.
Gamma rays have a higher frequency than x-rays.
These are the more important comparisons.
2007-01-25 05:27:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gamma ray wavelength is smaller than the X-ray, therefore Gamma ray radiation (~500Kev) is more energetic than X-ray radiation (~10Kev). (the values inside the parenthesis are typical energy values in Kilo electron volt)
2007-01-25 05:44:47 · answer #3 · answered by Obiwan76 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not the size rather the power level. Gamma rays are 10,000,000 times more powerful than x-rays.
2007-01-25 05:25:08 · answer #4 · answered by Eva 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THIS DOCTOR Q guy has a good illustration. the source is good too
2016-05-23 22:42:15 · answer #5 · answered by Diana 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋