Nonparticulate radiation lacks mass and charge, existing purely as "packets" of energy called photons.
High-energy waves that can strip electrons from atoms, potentially causing DNA damage. nonparticulate radiation
Lower-energy waves that lack the power to ionize atoms but can cause thermal effects. Nonparticulate radiation lacks mass and charge
Used for communication (cell phones, Wi-Fi) and heating food. What is Radiation? - International Atomic Energy Agency categorized by their wavelength and frequency:
It travels in a wave-like pattern and can move through a vacuum, such as outer space.
Highly penetrating radiation often used in cancer treatment or emitted during radioactive decay.
Nonparticulate radiation spans a wide range of energies, categorized by their wavelength and frequency: