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X-rays and gamma rays have the wavelengths and frequencies of all the electromagnetic waves.
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How X-rays work
transmitted / emitted / absorbed / dense / soft / bones / lungs
- X-rays are fired at the patient
- X-rays are by materials which are very , like bones.
- X-rays are through materials which are not very dense, like and intestines.
- The X-rays that pass through are detected by a detector plate to form an X-ray image
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Over the long term, the risk of overexposure to X-rays is higher for:
Hospital staff administering X-rays
Patients receiving X-rays
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In a hospital, gamma rays are used to:
(Select all that apply)
Perform medical imaging
Treat cancer
Illuminate offices
Heat rooms
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rays can be used to sterilise me equipment and food. The rays can kill microo without causing any other damage.
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True or false? X-rays and gamma rays cannot damage our cells.
True
False
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