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- 1X-RaysX-rays are high frequency short wavelengths electromagnetic waves. They damage or kill living cells but can be helpful in medicine.
- 2X-rays photographsX-rays are absorbed by bones and metal.
They also affect photographic film in the same way as light so they can be used to take photographs in which body parts, like bones, can be seen. - 3UltrasoundSound waves that are bigger than 20,000Hz
Non ionising
Can be used for pre-natal scanning
Images of damaged ligaments and muscles
Imaging of kidneys and destruction of kidney stones
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