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Something that “radiates”, or spreads out in
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“rays”
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High
speed particles (eg. high speed neutrons
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ejected
from a disintegrating atomic nucleus)
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Electromagnetic radiation:
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Towards shorter “wavelength” and higher energy:
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Visible light, Ultraviolet light, X-Rays, Gamma-Rays
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Towards longer “wavelength” and lower energy:
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Visible light, Infrared radiation, microwaves, radio waves
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