Question

This part of the electromagnetic spectrum can be used to generate power.

Answer 1

Infrared

Answer 2

even the optical spectrum via photo voltaic cells.

Answer 3

why not gamma? they have the max frequency no? so max energy.....

Answer 4

You are correct but they are harder to capture and convert to heat the efficiency is very low and the energy while great for a photon is counteracted by the reduce number that can be generated. For example a cobalt-60 source of 5000 curies very strong. surrounded by a lead shield very thick to absorb the gamma rays heats the shield as if a 60 watt (and estimate) light bulb were placed in the shield.

Answer 5

that was a nice explanation!

Answer 6

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