X-ray and Radiography History Quiz

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What did Roentgen notice on 8 November 1895 in his lab?

  • A loud explosion from the cathode tube
  • A sudden burst of electricity in the lab
  • An extraordinary glow while investigating the behavior of light outside a shrouded cathode tube (correct)
  • A strange smell in the lab

What did Roentgen see when he held his hand between the tube and a fluorescent screen?

  • A blurred image of his hand
  • Shadows of the bones of his hand (correct)
  • A reflection of his hand
  • Nothing unusual

How long did it take Roentgen to publish a description of his work and the famous radiograph of his wife's hand?

  • Six months
  • One week
  • Two months (correct)
  • One year

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