3.1.1 X-rays Flashcards
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Q
How can X-rays be used in medicine?
A
X-rays can be used to diagnose and treat some
medical conditions. Such as broken bones.
1
Q
What are X-rays?
A
They are part of the electromagnetic spectrum that has a very short wavelength and are ionising.
2
Q
What are they absorbed by?
A
They are absorbed by metal and bone
3
Q
What are the similarities between light rays and X-rays?
A
They affect a photographic film in the same way as
light
4
Q
What are they transmitted by?
A
Soft tissue.
