X Rays Flashcards by Hannah Phillips

Properties

Em spec

V short wavelength-size of atom

They cause ionisation - knock off
electrons from atoms

Can cause cancer

Absorbed by metal and bone

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Photo graphic film

Starts off white. If X Ray’s fired at it will go black

Bone absorb X ray

Used for teeth& bone breakage

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Ct scans

Person inserted into tune

X Ray emitter emits X Ray’s and tube rotated so X-rays emitted in all directions

Connect to CCD, coverts X Ray I to light for digital image

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