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What is X-ray and its properties?
What are the properties of X-rays? X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation similar to radio waves, microwaves, visible light and gamma rays. X-ray photons are highly energetic and have enough energy to break up molecules and hence damage living cells.
What are the 12 properties of x-rays?
12 Cards in this Set
| X-rays are pure… | Energy, no charge, neutral |
|---|---|
| X-rays are… | Highly penetrable |
| X-rays cause… | Certain crystals to flouresce |
| X-rays cause | Secondary and scattered radiation |
| X-rays cause | Ionization |
What properties of x-rays make them useful?
X-rays are very high frequency waves, and carry a lot of energy. They will pass through most substances, and this makes them useful in medicine and industry to see inside things.
What are the properties of X-ray tube?
X-ray tube: An envelope of glass containing a filament, target, and an extremely high vacuum. High melting point—in order to withstand higher temperatures—hence a higher capacity in production of xrays. High atomic weight—to secure a better output of radiation, or characteristic x-rays of a better quality.
What are the properties of X-rays and gamma rays?
X-rays and gamma rays have the same basic properties but come from different parts of the atom. X-rays are emitted from processes outside the nucleus, but gamma rays originate inside the nucleus. They also are generally lower in energy and, therefore less penetrating than gamma rays.
What are the properties of X radiation quizlet?
Terms in this set (13)
- Appearance. X-rays are invisible and cannot be detected by any of the senses.
- Mass. X-rays have no mass or weight.
- Charge. X-rays have no charge.
- Speed. X-rays travel at the speed of light.
- Wavelength.
- Path of travel.
- Focusing capability.
- Penetrating power.
Why do X-rays have different properties of light?
X-rays also exhibit particle-like properties; they can be described as a flow of photons carrying discrete amounts of energy and momentum. X-rays are distinguished by their very short wavelengths, typically 1,000 times shorter than the wavelengths of visible light.
What are the types of X-rays?
Here are the different types of commonly ordered medical x-rays and the reasons why they are performed.
- Chest X-Ray.
- Abdominal X-Ray.
- Kidney, Ureter and Bladder X-Ray.
- Neck X-Ray.
- Hand X-Ray.
- Joint X-Ray.
- Skull X-Ray.
What are the critical organs that are sensitive to radiation?
Radiation in high doses can be dangerous no matter what, but some parts of the body are more sensitive than others. The most sensitive parts of the human body are the lymphoid organs, bone marrow, blood, testes, ovaries and intestines, according to the Collaboration for Nondestructive Testing[1].
What methods are used to protect the operator from excess radiation?
Distance: Increasing the distance between the patient and the radiation source will reduce exposure by the distance squared. Shielding: Lead or lead-equivalent shielding for X-rays and gamma rays can block and reduce radiation exposure. Some examples of shielding include lead aprons, glasses, shields, and barriers.
Is radiation stored in the body?
Some types of radioactive materials stay in the body and are deposited in different body organs. Other types are eliminated from the body in blood, sweat, urine, and feces.
Are X-rays harmful for your body?
X-ray exposure does increase your risk of genetic malformations, tissue damage and cancer many decades or years later; however, this risk of cancer is believed to be quite small. For instance, an X-ray examination of your limbs, teeth or chest is equal to exposure for a few days to background radiation.
How dangerous are X rays?
The risk from X-rays comes from the radiation they produce, which can harm living tissues. This risk is relatively small, but it increases with cumulative exposure. That is, the more you are exposed to radiation over your lifetime, the higher your risk of harm from the radiation.
What are the dangers of X rays?
The Potential for False Positives and “Overtreatment”
What are the types of X – rays?
Panoramic X-Rays. Dentists refer to these as OPG or Ortho pantomo gram.