Physics of X-ray: Production and Interaction

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What did W.C. Roentgen discover in 1895?

  • The interaction of X-rays with matter
  • The production of X-rays (correct)
  • The characteristic of X-rays
  • The absorption of X-rays

What is the characteristic of X-rays with regard to their visibility?

  • X-rays are visible under certain conditions
  • X-rays are faintly visible
  • X-rays are visible to the naked eye
  • X-rays are invisible (correct)

Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum do X-rays belong to?

  • High-frequency end (correct)
  • Low-frequency end
  • Middle-frequency range
  • None of the above

What do X-rays cause in radiographic and photographic film?

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Why did W.C. Roentgen name the discovered rays 'X-rays'?

<p>X is a scientific number for anything that is unknown (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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