15 Questions
What is the wavelength range of X-rays?
10 nanometers to 10 picometers
Who discovered X-rays?
Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen
What is the frequency range of X-rays in hertz?
$30 imes 10^{15}$ Hz to $30 imes 10^{18}$ Hz
What did scientists notice when investigating cathode rays produced by experimental discharge tubes?
X-rays emanating from the tubes
Where are X-rays widely used?
In medical diagnostics and material science
What is the wavelength range of X-rays?
10 nanometers to 10 picometers
What is the frequency range of X-rays in hertz?
30 petahertz to 30 exahertz
Who discovered X-rays?
Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen
What type of radiation are X-rays?
High-energy electromagnetic radiation
Where are X-rays widely used?
Medical diagnostics and material science
What is the energy range of X-rays in electronvolts (eV)?
1 eV to 100 keV
What is the approximate frequency range of X-rays in hertz?
30 petahertz to 30 exahertz
What is the wavelength range of X-rays in meters?
10 nanometers to 10 picometers
Which scientist is credited with the discovery of X-rays?
Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen
What are the primary applications of X-rays?
Medical diagnostics and material science
Study Notes
X-Rays
- X-rays have a wavelength range of 0.01-10 nanometers (nm)
- Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen discovered X-rays in 1895
- X-rays have a frequency range of 3 x 10^16 - 3 x 10^19 Hz
Cathode Rays
- Scientists noticed that cathode rays produced by experimental discharge tubes could travel some distance in a vacuum and cause fluorescence on a screen
Applications of X-Rays
- X-rays are widely used in medical imaging, security screening, and materials analysis
- Primary applications of X-rays include medical imaging, security screening, and materials analysis
Characteristics of X-Rays
- X-rays are a type of electromagnetic radiation
- X-rays have an energy range of 100-100,000 eV
- The approximate frequency range of X-rays is 3 x 10^16 - 3 x 10^19 Hz
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