Medicine
Gamma rays are used in medicine to kill and treat certain types of cancers and tumors. Gamma rays passing through tissue of the body produce ionization in tissue. Gamma rays can harm the cells in our body. The rays can also detect brain and cardiovascular abnormalities.
Industry
Gamma rays can be used to examine metallic castings or welds in oil pipelines for weak points. The rays pass through the metal and darken a photographic film at places opposite the weak points. In industry, gamma rays are used for detecting internal defects in metal castings and in welded structures. Gamma rays are used to kill pesticides and bugs in food. Gamma rays are also used in nuclear reactors and atomic bombs.
Consumer goods
Gamma rays are often used in the food industry. The radioisotopes preserve foods. Although the rays never come in contact with food, beta radiation kills various organisms, such as bacteria, yeast, and insects.
Science
Gamma rays can be used to detect beryllium. They also played a very important role in the development of the atom bomb.
2007-03-06 02:50:03
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answered by Anonymous
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There are 3 types of radiations : Alpha , Beta and Gamma radiations >> Gamma radiations : one of the uses is to find if theres a leakage in the gas pipe under the ground.....
2007-03-06 02:48:45
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answered by Anonymous
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Gamma rays are used in the transformation of research scientists into green-hued superheroes.
2007-03-06 02:41:10
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answered by Chris A 7
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They can be used to cure leukemia/turn you into a green hulk type.
2007-03-06 02:40:47
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answered by Anonymous
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They are used in geiger muller tubes
2007-03-06 02:43:17
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answered by rabdulsalam 1
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to turn bruce banner into the hulk
2007-03-06 02:41:02
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answered by nivek191 3
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great explaination on http://www.stmary.ws/physics/gamm_1.htm
2007-03-06 02:41:33
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answered by Shiny 3
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to heck if I know
2007-03-06 02:41:01
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answered by im that short person! 2
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