Amplitude of all electromagnetic wave are same ?

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The discussion clarifies that the effectiveness of gamma rays in tumor treatment is primarily due to their higher frequency rather than the amplitude of the waves. It is established that the energy of gamma rays, which is linked to their frequency, is crucial in targeting tumors. The amplitude, representing the number of photons, does not significantly influence the treatment's efficacy.

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Gamma ray can use to kill tumour because of higher frequency and therefore higher energy.
The energy here is the number of time of the wave hit on the tumor or the amplitude of wave ?

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It's not the amplitude of the wave (number of photons) but the frequency (photon type) that plays a role here.
 

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