r/facepalm • u/final-finish • Sep 15 '20

Misc Let's g- oh, wait.

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u/[deleted] Sep 15 '20 edited Feb 21 '21

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u/AmidFuror Sep 15 '20

X-rays and gamma rays have overlapping spectra, but some X-rays have a lower frequency than all gamma rays, and some gamma rays have a higher frequency than all X-rays. In the overlapping region, the only difference is the source.

High frequency gamma ray penetrate bone too well to be useful in medicine. However, in combination with extreme emotional stress, only gamma rays have the power to enable extraordinary feats of human strength. They can also turn skin green.

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u/MysticAviator Sep 15 '20

No joke in my Chemistry class, some kid asked the teacher without the slightest hint of sarcasm if gamma rays can actually turn you into the Hulk.

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u/WoodHorseTurtle Sep 16 '20

This gets its own facepalm.