X-rays

x-rays

• X-rays are part of the EM spectrum.
• The high freaquency/energy waves can cause IONISATION of cells
• They are absorbed by dense materials (bone/metal) and transmitted by less dense materials (paper/healthy tissue)
• INDUSTRIAL USE; examine materials wihtout damaging it, AIRPORTS; examine luggage for security, MEDICINE; diagnose/identify medical problems.
• CT scans take loads of X-rays,…