What kind of wave is an X-ray?

Answer 1

An x-ray are an example of electromagnetic radiation. They are highly energetic and are capable of ionizing most materials. This also makes them hazardous to human life; they can damage DNA molecules and cause cancer.

All electromagnetic waves are transverse (oscillation is transverse to the direction of motion).

Answer 2

X-rays have a high frequency wavelength and are very high up in the electromagnetic spectrum. Just before Gamma rays which are most dangerous of all. Due to their high frequency and small wavelength they carry a lot of energy and that is why its dangerous to have loads of x-rays in hospitals due to the fact it harms your body as it passe through.

Answer 3

An X-ray is an electromagnetic ray or wave. It is electromagnetic energy, just like light or radio waves.

Answer 4

x-rays are a very small wave of electromagnetic energy, far beyond what humans can see.

Answer 5

They are electromagnetic waves just as light waves. But the frequency is very much higher even higher than ultra violet radiation