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Primary rays are the best to penetrate
Low wavelength
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 6y agoThe most penetrating X-rays are the highest frequency (shortest wavelength) X-rays. They are the most energetic, and we sometimes refer to them as hard X-rays.
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Are x-rays used to penetrate solid and used in doctor's offices?
Yes, they are.
What waves are used to penetrate solids and are in doctor offices?
x-rays.
What wave are used to penetrate solids and are used in doctor's offices and airports?
x rays
What waves are used to penetrate solids and used in doctor's offices and as airports?
x-rays
What wave are used to penetrate solid and are used in doctors offices and as airport?
x-rays
Waves are used to penetrate solids and are used in doctor and offices and as airports?
x-rays
Why are gamma rays and not alpha or beta used in treating cancer?
Higher energy and thus penetrate tissue better and kill malignant cells within the body.
What waves are used to penetrate solids and are use in doctors offices and airports?
x-rays
Can X-rays see through tin containers?
X-rays can penetrate tin. Lead is usually used for x-ray shielding.
Can gamma rays hurt us?
Yes. Gamma rays hurt us because they penetrate our skin. They can also be used to cure cancer(chemotherapy).
What are positive facts about gamma rays?
yes there is something positive they are used in x rays and radiation. but they are very powerful they can penetrate concrete! gamma rays can be used to kill insects and bacteria on foods. they are also used to steralize medical equipment. gamma rays also have a tissue penetrating property, making them useful in CT scans!
What are gamma and x-rays?
Gamma and x-rays are two types of rays on the electro magnetic spectrum. The amount of energy used by the rays increases as you go up the electro magnetic spectrum. The weakest of the rays is a radio wave and the strongest is the gamma which will penetrate lead.
