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Why are UV, x rays, and y rays called ionizing radiation?

University Physics Volume 3

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ISBN:9781938168185

Author:William Moebs, Jeff Sanny

Publisher:William Moebs, Jeff Sanny

Chapter6: Photons And Matter Waves

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Problem 122P: X-rays form ionizing radiation that is dangerous to living tissue and undetectable to the human eye....

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