Imagine a scientist detects an electromagnetic wave with a higher frequency than that of most gamma-ray waves. The scientist calls these waves delta rays. Which of these statements would be true of delta rays?

A.) Delta rays would have more energy than most gamma rays do.

B.) Delta rays would have the same wavelength as most gamma rays.

C.) Delta rays would have a longer wavelength than most gamma rays have.

D.) Delta rays would travel faster than most gamma rays.

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Rhett Jarvis

Biology

29 January, 08:31

Imagine a scientist detects an electromagnetic wave with a higher frequency than that of most gamma-ray waves. The scientist calls these waves delta rays. Which of these statements would be true of delta rays?

A.) Delta rays would have more energy than most gamma rays do.

B.) Delta rays would have the same wavelength as most gamma rays.

C.) Delta rays would have a longer wavelength than most gamma rays have.

D.) Delta rays would travel faster than most gamma rays.

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Simone Waters · Answer 1

The correct answer is letter B, Delta rays would have the same wavelength as most gamma rays.

Delta rays are by-products of secondary ionization of molecules. They have very low-penetrative power and are made-up of slow electrons and other particles that are a result of an ionizing radiation. When an ionizing radiation is present, it ejects atoms from a particle and the result is delta rays.