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What best describes an X-ray?
What best describes an X-ray?
How does the energy of a photon change with frequency?
How does the energy of a photon change with frequency?
Which of the following statements about electromagnetic radiation is accurate?
Which of the following statements about electromagnetic radiation is accurate?
What distinguishes X-rays from non-ionizing radiation?
What distinguishes X-rays from non-ionizing radiation?
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Which statement is true about waves?
Which statement is true about waves?
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Study Notes
X-Rays
- X-rays are packets of energy called photons
- X-rays are created at the atomic level due to interactions between electrons and tungsten atoms within an anode
- Electromagnetic radiation is composed of electric and magnetic fields that vibrate at right angles to each other
- The way electromagnetic waves interact with matter, and the energy of a photon, depend on frequency and wavelength
- High frequency = short wavelength = high energy
- Low frequency = long wavelength = low energy
- The energy of a photon depends on its frequency; higher frequency means greater energy
- UV, X-rays, and gamma rays are ionizing radiation
- Ionizing radiation begins at the middle of the UV wavelength range
- Radiation can be described as either particles or waves
- Waves are continuous disturbances in a medium, carrying energy from one point to another in straight lines
- Waves can travel through a vacuum or matter
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Description
This quiz explores the fundamentals of X-rays and electromagnetic radiation. It covers the properties of photons, the relationship between frequency and energy, and the nature of ionizing radiation. Test your knowledge on how X-rays are generated and their interactions with matter.
