gamma rays have high frequencies, high energi...
gamma rays have high frequencies, high energies, and very small wavelengths. which would be appropriate use of uses of gamma rays? select all that apply. a) treating cancer b) lighting your home c) irradiating medical equipment for sterilizing it d) imaging the contents of shipping containers for security e) communications networks
Answer
# Brief Explanations:
Gamma - rays are used in cancer treatment (radiation therapy), to sterilize medical equipment by killing bacteria and other pathogens, and for imaging shipping containers for security purposes due to their high - energy and ability to penetrate materials. They are not used for home lighting (visible light is used for that) or in communications networks (radio waves, microwaves are used for communication).
# Answer:
A. treating cancer
C. irradiating medical equipment for sterilizing it
D. imaging the contents of shipping containers for security