09/27/11 (X-Ray) Properties of X-Rays

X-Rays can’t be seen, felt, tasted, heard or perceived by our senses.
X-Rays are highly penetrating.
X-Rays are electrically Neutral (No charge).
X-Rays are heterogeneous (hetero = different) & polyenergetic (poly = many)
X-Rays travel in straight lines & diverge (spread out like headlights on car) from their source toward surface.
X-Rays can’t be funneled or focused by a Lens (No bouncing).
X-Rays travel at the Speed of Light which is 186,000
miles per second (mps).
X-Rays cause certain crystal material to fluoresce (give light)
X-Rays affect photographic film
X-Rays can produce biological effects
X-Rays cause secondary & scatter radiation.

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09/27/11 (X-Ray) Properties of X-Rays

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09/27/11 (X-Ray) Properties of X-Rays

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