According to Class 12 Physics chapter 8 notes and NCERT notes for class 12 physics chapter 8:
The wavelength range of Gamma rays is 1 x 10¹⁴ to 1 x 10⁻¹⁰m and the wavelength range of X-rays is 1 x 10⁻¹¹ to 3 x 10⁻⁸m.
Question : Which of the following radiations has the least wavelength?
Option 1: X-rays
Option 2: α-rays
Option 3: γ-rays
Option 4: β-rays
Question : What does the 'ozone layer' absorb?
Option 1: Infrared rays
Option 2: Ultraviolet rays
Option 3: X - rays
Option 4: Gamma - rays
Question : The maximum biological damage is produced by
Option 2: gamma-rays
Option 3: beta-rays
Option 4: alpha-rays
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