3.6 A physics case study Flashcards
1
Q
When do we use physics in hospital? 4
A
Blood pressure/ temperature measurement
An ECG recording is used
An endoscope is used
A scanner is used
2
Q
Why do broken bones show up on x rays
A
Because x rays are absorbed by the bone (that why you shouldn’t have too many of them)
3
Q
Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum is used in a ct scanner?
A
x ray
