X-rays are part of the electromagnetic spectrum (wavelength is given in angstroms). X-rays have a wavelength in the range of 0.01–10 nm , corresponding to frequencies in the range of 3×1016–3×1019 Hz and energies in the range of 100 eV to 100 keV. They are shorter in wavelength than UV rays and longer than gamma rays.
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The Properties Of X-Ray are divided into 4 headings: Physical. Chemical. Biological.
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What are the properties of X-rays? X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation similar to radio waves, microwaves, visible light and gamma rays . X-ray photons are highly energetic and have enough energy to break up molecules and hence damage living cells.
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X-rays have waveform characteristics of velocity, wavelength, frequency and amplitude . Many materials are transparent to x-rays, while lead and other dense materials will not transmit the radiation. X-rays can be detected with photographic film, similar to visible light.
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12 Cards in this Set X-rays are pure…Energy, no charge, neutralX-rays are…Highly penetrableX-rays cause…Certain crystals to flouresceX-rays causeSecondary and scattered radiationX-rays causeIonization12 Properties of X-ray Flashcards – Cram.com www.cram.com › flashcards › 12-properties-of-x-ray-6851410
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