High-energy waves that can strip electrons from atoms, potentially causing DNA damage.
Responsible for sunburns and used in sterilization.
Nonparticulate radiation lacks mass and charge, existing purely as "packets" of energy called photons. nonparticulate radiation
Because it has no mass, certain forms (like gamma rays) can penetrate much more deeply into materials than particulate radiation. The Electromagnetic Spectrum
Used for communication (cell phones, Wi-Fi) and heating food. What is Radiation? - International Atomic Energy Agency High-energy waves that can strip electrons from atoms,
Nonparticulate radiation spans a wide range of energies, categorized by their wavelength and frequency:
It travels in a wave-like pattern and can move through a vacuum, such as outer space. nonparticulate radiation
Highly penetrating radiation often used in cancer treatment or emitted during radioactive decay.