5 Questions
What did Wilhelm Roentgen use to represent the unknown nature of X-rays?
X
How are electromagnetic waves classified?
According to the speed with which they fluctuate over time
Where do X-rays lie in the electromagnetic spectrum?
Above ultraviolet radiation, visible light, and radio waves
What happens to the wavelength and frequency of an electromagnetic wave as it oscillates faster?
Wavelength becomes smaller and frequency increases
What type of radiation are X-rays?
High energy radiation with a high frequency and short wavelength
Study Notes
X-Rays and Electromagnetic Spectrum
- Wilhelm Roentgen used the term "X" to represent the unknown nature of X-rays.
Electromagnetic Waves
- Electromagnetic waves are classified into different types based on their frequency and wavelength.
Electromagnetic Spectrum
- X-rays lie in the electromagnetic spectrum between ultraviolet (UV) and gamma rays.
- The electromagnetic spectrum consists of, in order of increasing frequency: radio waves, microwaves, infrared (IR), visible light, ultraviolet (UV), X-rays, and gamma rays.
Electromagnetic Wave Properties
- As an electromagnetic wave oscillates faster, its frequency increases and its wavelength decreases.
Test your knowledge of the physics of X-rays with this quiz prepared by Dr. Mohamed Hasabelnaby, a lecturer of physics at Badr University. Learn about the discovery of X-rays by Wilhelm Roentgen and their properties in this informative quiz.
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