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X-Rays are electromagnetic waves with a high frequency (lying between UV radiation and gamma radiation on the EM spectrum) and as a result, have a very small wavelength (on the atomic level). Because of this high frequency, they carry high amounts of energy, and have a high penetrating power. X-Rays are ionising, meaning they can cause cancer in humans if exposure is high enough.
The two main types are "hard" X-Rays and "soft" X-Rays. The differences are, "ard" X-Rays have a higher frequency, lower wavelength, carry more energy and have a higher penetrating power then "soft" X-Rays. In an X-Ray machine, an aluminium filter is often used to block the "soft" X-Rays, as they are more easily absorbed by the patient and are more dangerous because of this.
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∙ 14y ago1-they move with the speed of light 2-their ionization power is very less 3-their penetrating power is very high 4-they are neutral....means they does not contains any charge
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Is the X-ray machine at the airport checking the physical or chemical properties of the substances in your luggage?
X-ray machines are checking for density, which is a physical property.
What is filament in x- ray?
X has long been used to denote an unknown quality of quantity and when X-rays where first discovered their exact nature and properties were unknown, so the name X (unknown) ray was chosen.
What are the properties of x - ray?
x-ray discovered by w c roentgen in 1895. x-ray has short wavelength. It can pass through human body. It can not pass through any metal or hard object. It is harmful to human being. x-ray are made up of photons. it is more dangerous for pregnant women. x-ray travel in straight direction. wavelength of x-ray is 10-8.
What is x-ray translate in Tagalog?
Tagalog translation of X-RAY: X-RAY
Is the X-ray machine at an airport checking the physical or the chemical properties of the substances in your luggage?
Physical. the more dense an item is, the less x-rays go through.
What is the correct an x-ray or a x-ray?
An x-ray because X is pronounced as eks , that is, it starts with a vowel.
What was the first X-ray called?
the first x ray was called an x ray.
What are the risk with X-Ray machine?
x ray have dangerous ray so its best to stay away from x ray
What is a photograph taken through the body called?
X-ray
How is a atomic number determined?
Atomic number of any element is determined by its X-ray diffraction. Since, X-rays have very high penetrating power, they are used for such purposes. The X-ray diffraction provides idea about the composition of an atom and hence scientists are able to determine the properties of the element.
How is atomic number determined?
Atomic number of any element is determined by its X-ray diffraction. Since, X-rays have very high penetrating power, they are used for such purposes. The X-ray diffraction provides idea about the composition of an atom and hence scientists are able to determine the properties of the element.
What are some verb that begin with the letter x?
X-ray can be used as a verb.· x-ray· xeroxxerox If you consider "being x-rayed" has an act, than x-ray.
