Difference between Gamma rays and X-rays
The gamma rays and X-rays are the types of electromagnetic radiation. Generally some of the basic properties of the X-rays and gamma rays are kind of similar. X-rays are emitted by the electrons outside the nucleus and gamma rays are emitted by the excited nucleus itself. X-rays are used in our day to day life for airport security, crystallography, industrial applications, etc. Gamma rays are not used in our day to day life because they are more radioactive and more dangerous as they kill living cells. Gamma rays are highly penetrating and highly energetic than the X-rays. Gamma rays have shorter wavelengths and the X-rays have larger wavelength. The difference between gamma rays and X-rays is as follows.
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1) The gamma rays are emitted by the excited nucleus.
2) The gamma rays are due to the disintegration of electrons. 3) Whenever there is energy changes in the nucleus of atom gamma rays are formed. 4) The gamma rays have shorter wavelength. 5) The gamma rays have the high penetration power. 6) The gamma rays have many application in radiation field. 7) The gamma rays equipment are of small size. 8) The gamma rays have high energy.
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1) X-rays are emitted by the electrons outside the nucleus.
2) The X-rays are due to the fast moving electron nucleus. 3) Whenever there is energy changes in the level of atom X-rays are formed. 4)The X-rays have the larger wavelength. 5) The X-rays have the low penetration power. 6) The X-rays have many application in medical field. 7) The X-ray instruments are larger in size. 8) The X-rays have less energy. |