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X-Ray

Invented by Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen in 1895, X-ray imaging is used in hospitals to detect fractures to bone, as well as abnormalities to soft tissues.

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How do you get a job as an x-ray tech for the NFL?

I am lucky enough to do this, and honestly, it's all about being in the right place at the right time!

Is X-ray electromagnetic?

X-rays have a higher energy than ultraviolet rays; less than gamma rays. Therefore, they are between the two. Usually the EM spectrum is shown from left to right in order of increasing frequency; in this case, X-rays are near the right side, next to gamma rays, which are on the far right.

What turn of the century woman scientist researched radiation which led to the development of the X-ray?

Marie and Pierre Curie indeed studied radiation, however the DISCOVERY of the x-ray was made by and attributed to Ernest Rutherford. The Curie's work did not necessarily contribute to the discovery, although their work was revolutionary.

Why is ultrasound not used for x-rays?

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What is required to get an x ray tech certification?

There is a lot of training involved to get an x-ray technician certification. Typically, one must go to trade school to learn how to use an x-ray for about a year, then they must take a national exam to be licensed as an offical certified x-ray tech before they can even apply for a job, which then must undergo additional training to make sure they can follow the institution's protocol.

Can we go for an X Ray to check whether our leg is sprained or not?

YES YOU CAN GO GET AN XRAY ,BUT IT WILL NOT SHOW A SPRAIN..THEY ALSO DON'T SHOW MOST HAIRLINE FRACTURES.

What was x-ray crime in holes?

rape.

Please explain, I'm trying to understand the whole business.

What indication of bursitis may show up in an X-ray?

Bursitis will not show up on x-rays, although sometimes there are also calcium deposits in the joint that can be seen.

Why do you need to wear vest to take an x ray but not at the checking point at air port?

The X ray for medical investigations requires a higher frequency and longer duration of exposure to penetrate the internal organs of the body and the lead vest is used as a protective barrier .In air port security check the X ray is to scan momentarily any metal object on the surface and requires a low intensity x ray charge and is quite harmless.

Are x rays the greatest source of electromagnetic radiation energy?

Greatest ???
No - for us the greatest source is the sun, which is mostly visible light.

X-rays do have more energy than visible light, but not as much as gamma rays.

Why are x-rays no longer taken?

But they are - assuming the equipment is available, and a doctor think they are needed.

What Types of termination of exposure to X-ray?

Automatic exposure time

electronic exposure time

mechanical exposure time

Name a compound machine?

A bike is compound machine. Screws are used to hold the pieces together. The wheel of a bicycle is a wheel and axle. The pedals are also examples of this simple machine. The pedals are attached to a lever that turns a pulley. The gear shifts and brake handles are levers.

A wheelbarrow is an example of a compound machine that uses a lever and a wheel and axle.

An example of a compound machine is the common garden hoe. The handle of the hoe is a lever, while the blade that cuts into the ground is a wedge.

What weight per volume of barium sulphate do you need for x-ray contrast?

It depends entirely on the barium procedure you are attempting. A single contrast barium swallow for example needs around 60-155% w/v. If you need visualization of the stomach, the numbers will be different. The smallest amount of Barium will show up on X-ray, however, due to its high atomic number. This is evidenced by the dramatic chest x-rays of people who have had barium aspiration.

When can ossification first be seen on an X-ray?

It really depend on the quality and standard of the X-ray but typically it is visibly from 2-3 Weeks.

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What is x-ray tube single load rating?

SINGLE LOAD RATING

highest permitted X-RAY TUBE LOAD given by a relationship between constant ANODE INPUT

POWER and LOADING TIME for one LOADING under SPECIFIED conditions. See detail in IEC 60613

Can airport X-rays damage cassette tapes?

Ill answer that with another question. You still use cassette tapes?