What is X-ray and its types?

X-rays are a type of electromagnetic radiation, just like visible light . An x-ray machine sends individual x-ray particles through the body. The images are recorded on a computer or film. Structures that are dense (such as bone) will block most of the x-ray particles, and will appear white.

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Why is it called X-ray?

The answer is that a German physicist, Wilhelm Roentgen, discovered a new form of radiation in 1895. He called it X-radiation because he didn’t know what it was . Yes, it’s as simple as that. This mysterious radiation had the ability to pass through many materials that absorb visible light.

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