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When X-rays are passed through a body one can know about the broken bones because?
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∙ 11y ago
More of the x-rays will be absorbed by the denser material of bones, so the areas where a bone is discontinuous (broken) will allow the x-rays to pass through, or at least to a greater extent. The x-rays darken a film, and on the negative image produced, the breaks will appear as darker than the lighter areas representing undamaged bone.
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∙ 11y agobones are opeque to x-rays
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How are xrays used?
because it enables you to see if you have a broken bone or not. however, it is dangerous as its bad for you, as the radiation waves get passed through your body and damage your insides! :) x
Do xrays get through earths atmosphere?
no.
Why do you have xrays?
Usually to check for broken bones or bone malformations.
Can xrays go through body?
Yes.
Where and why do you use xrays?
You get an xray taken at a hosbital and it is used to see if you have a fractured or broken bone
What could i do if my dog hurt his back paw but is not broken what can you do for him?
How do you know its not broken, could be fractured. Take the dog to the vet for xrays to be sure.
Can gamma rays and xrays pass through the human body?
Yes.
Why is it that sometimes when bones are x rayed they appear as white images?
Bones always appear as white images in regular xrays. However they arent really white because the film is clear, the plastic on the view box is white. But on xray film it is coated with a metalic layer. The xrays make the metalic layer stick to the film. So the black part of the film is where all the xrays reach the film. If the area on the xray is gray, then that means that some of the xrays are getting through implying that the structure is more dense than the black part. Soft tissue appears gray. The bone is a very dense structure allowing minimal to no xrays getting through. The film is then put through the processor and the film runs through chemicals that make the picture "stay" on the film. It is then rinsed and dried. Since the xrays make the metalic layer stick, none stick to the area of the bone because no radiation got through and the layer was washed off during processing. This is why bones appear white, they are the densest structure.
What allows xrays to pass through?
radiolucent allows x-ray pass through radiopaque does not allow it to pass through
Can you see tattoos through xrays?
Yes you can very clearly and its just so amazing!
Grid controlled X ray tube?
a grid is a device placed in front of the image receptor which only allows xrays to travel directly through from the tube and prevent xrays which have been "scattered" from passing through to the image. This gives a much clearer resulting image. Grids are generally only used on thicker body parts where scattered xrays are more of an issue
Why transparent object look transparent?
Because that object does not reflect light. So glass is transparent because light passes through it. Skin is transparent under X-rays because the skin cannot reflect the high energy Xrays.
