X-RAYS
G R O U P 6
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Discovery and Applications of X-Rays: An Overview, Slides of Environmental science
An overview of X-rays, their discovery by Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen, and their applications in various fields. X-rays are a type of electromagnetic radiation with a shorter wavelength and higher energy than ultraviolet rays. They are produced using an X-ray tube and can penetrate different materials depending on their wavelength. Long wavelength X-rays are used in medical imaging to diagnose bone fractures and tumors, while short wavelength X-rays are used in industry for inspecting welded joints. However, all X-rays are dangerous and can cause damage to healthy living cells and cancer with excessive exposure.
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X-RAYS
G R O U P 6
WHAT ARE X-RAYS?
X-rays come just after the ultraviolet rays. They
are of shorter wavelength but carries higher
energy than the UV.
- X-rays are a type of radiation called
electromagnetic waves that can be used to
take images of the body. The images show the
parts of your body in different shades of black
and white.
ELECTROMAGNETIC
SPECTRUM
Long wavelength X-rays can penetrate the
flesh but not the bones. They are used in
X-ray photography to help doctors look
inside the body. They are useful in
diagnosing bone fractures and tumors.
Short wavelength X-rays can penetrate
even through metals. They are used in
industry to inspect welded joints for faults.