Name of EM Spectrum

Length of wave (long, medium or short): (Elani Hanson)

•   smallest wavelengths and the most energy of any other wave in the electromagnetic spectrum.

• <10^-11 m

Sources (Natural & Human made): (Alex Hodgins)

•   gamma rays are produced by sub-atomic particle interactions
•   nuclear explosions

Human Uses:(Brittani Miller)

•   radiotherapy
•   compton scattering
•   gamma ray weapons
•   Ct scans

Human Health Hazards:(Zack O'donnell)

•   they can alter DNA
•   they can break double stranded DNA
•   they produce thermal burn

Interesting Facts:(Alex Hodgins)

•   gamma ray burts are caused when giant stars supernova.
•   a gamma ray burst is the most powerful known explosion in the galaxy.

Group members

1.   Elani Hanson
2.   Brittani Miller
3.   Zach O'donnell
4.   Alex Hodgins

Sources

1.   Wikipedia.com
2.   angelfire.com
3.   ScienceSaurus (book)