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The Electron: X-Rays
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- 1X-raysElectromagnetic radiation of extremely high frequency
- 2Materials X-rays can penetrateMuscle, soft tissue, clothing
- 3Materials X-rays cannot penetrateDense materials such as metal or bone
- 4Ionising effect of X-raysWhen X-rays pass through a material, they cause the atoms to lose electrons; which can cause damage to human tissue
- 5Uses of X-raysMedicine to see if any bones are broken;
Airport security to inspect luggage - 6Production of X-raysWhen high energy electrons collide with a metal target
- 7Components of an X-ray tubeHot cathode, filament, vacuum, tungsten target, high anode voltage
- 8Risks associated with X-raysCan damage DNA of cells, causing mutations which may lead to cancer
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- This flash card deck is based on X-rays. It covers how X-ray tubes work and the properties of X-rays. It is best used with the mind map on the electron and the note on X-rays.
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