X-Rays
Blanca Garcia Period 7
Description
An X-Ray is a form of electromagnetic radiation similar to light but with a shorter wavelength and capable of penetrating solids and of ionizing gases
-->Wavelength Range is of 0.01 to 10 nanometers
-->Frequency Range is of 30 pertahertz to 30 exahertz
-->Velocity in a vacuum is
An interesting fact for X-Rays is that they were discovered by accident when scientist were experimenting with vacuum tubes.
Another interesting fact is that X-Rays about 10 million more energy than radio waves.
X-Rays uses
X-Rays are used to check for broken bones.
X-Rays are also used to look for breast cancer and pneumonia.
Health Impacts
Positives--> Doctors use x-rays to investigate the presence of a disease or injury
--> X-Rays are painless and fast
Negatives-->Too much radiation from x-rays can cause cell damage
-->X-Rays increase the risk of getting cancer
How Do X-rays Work?