Here are some interesting facts about Gamma Rays

- The speed of gamma rays is equal to the speed of light (300,000,000 m/s)

- Gamma rays have the shortest wavelength rays

- Gamma ray is identical to microwaves or light with the difference of high energy

- Gamma ray can penetrate the concrete and hence can be used for checking the health of the steel structure supporting the over bridges

- It is also useful in scanning human tissue due to its penetration power

- To detect gamma rays special types of detectors are required

Gamma Ray Facts