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Questions and Answers
In what year did Paul Villard discover gamma radiation while studying radiation emitted by radium?
1900
Who named the radiation gamma rays based on their relatively strong penetration of matter?
Ernest Rutherford
What is the energy range of gamma rays from radioactive decay?
from a few kiloelectronvolts (keV) to approximately 8 megaelectronvolts (MeV)
What are the two less penetrating types of decay radiation named by Ernest Rutherford in ascending order of penetrating power?
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What is the frequency range of gamma rays?
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Study Notes
Gamma Radiation
- Paul Villard discovered gamma radiation in 1900 while studying radiation emitted by radium.
Types of Radiation
- The two less penetrating types of decay radiation, named by Ernest Rutherford in ascending order of penetrating power, are:
- Alpha rays
- Beta rays
- Gamma rays, named by Ernest Rutherford, are characterized by their relatively strong penetration of matter.
Properties of Gamma Rays
- The energy range of gamma rays from radioactive decay is from a few thousand to ~10^7 electronvolts (eV).
- The frequency range of gamma rays is from ~10^19 to ~10^22 Hz.
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Test your knowledge of gamma rays with this quiz! Learn about their penetrating nature, electromagnetic properties, and high photon energy. Delve into the fascinating world of gamma radiation and its significance in the realm of atomic nuclei decay.
