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X-rays

X-rays. By: Jordan Duckham , Catherine Coombs, Jill Zwetchkenbaum & Nick Mariano. Basic Info. X-rays have wavelengths between 1e-8 meters and 1 e-11 meters. They have a frequency between 3 e16 Hertz 3 e19 Hertz. http://science.hq.nasa.gov/kids/imagers/ems/xrays.html. Spectrum Location.

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X-rays

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  1. X-rays By: Jordan Duckham, Catherine Coombs, Jill Zwetchkenbaum & Nick Mariano

  2. Basic Info • X-rays have wavelengths between 1e-8 meters and 1 e-11 meters. • They have a frequency between 3 e16 Hertz 3 e19 Hertz. http://science.hq.nasa.gov/kids/imagers/ems/xrays.html

  3. Spectrum Location X-RAY • X-rays are between Ultra Violet rays and Gamma rays in the Electromagnetic Spectrum. They have a relatively high frequency. http://www.teachnet.ie/dkeenahan/images/em%20spectrum.gif

  4. Applications and Uses • X-rays are used to see through skin • diagnosing bone injuries • doctors or people with medical backgrounds use x-ray machines. • Inspection of industrial parts • At airport to see though bags • See the body http://ces.iisc.ernet.in/hpg/envis/Remote/introfile32_files/x-ray-diagram.jpeg http://medicalxraymachine.com/images/HF_Mobile_X-ray_Machine.jpg

  5. Who can see this? • Humans or animals can not see X rays because it is not on our color spectrum • The wave length is too small for us to see • Using an X-ray imager we can see them on a film sheet held up to a light source http://www.bradbyers.com/x-ray.jpg

  6. Harms of X-rays • Over exposure to X rays can cause burns, possibly leading to death. • They can damage bone marrow • They can cause hair loss • X-rays are bad for pregnant woman and their unborn baby • They can mutate cells and cause cancer because of ionizing radiation http://www.sockshop.co.uk/cms_media/images/article-18754911-10936.jpg

  7. Discovery • X-rays were discovered by German scientist Wilhelm Roentgen in 1895. • They were discovered while he was experimenting with vacuum tubes • He named them x rays because they were an unknown radiation. • X usually stands for “unknown” • By 1900’s doctors used to take pictures (radiographs) of bones to help treat injuries Wilhelm Roentgen http://www.odec.ca/projects/2004/sitt4b0/public_html/images/roetengen.jpg

  8. Interesting Facts • Wilhelm Roentgen received a Nobel prize for his discovery • There is a girl who claims she is able to see X-rays, she is from Russia. • Because your bones and teeth are dense and absorb more X-rays then your skin does, silhouettes of your bones or teeth are on the X-ray film while your skin seems transparent. http://science.hq.nasa.gov/kids/imagers/ems/xrays.html

  9. Bibliographythe links of websites we got for the pictures are under the pictures. • "Electromagnetic Spectrum - Introduction." Imagine The Universe! Home Page. Web. 07 May 2010. <http://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/science/know_l1/emspectrum.html>. • How It Works: Science and Technology. 3rd ed. Vol. 19. New York: Marshall Cavendish, 2003. Print. X Rays. • "Medicine and Disease - Who Discovered The X Ray?: History Fact Finder." ENotes - Literature Study Guides, Lesson Plans, and More. E Notes. Web. 07 May 2010. <http://www.enotes.com/history-fact-finder/medicine-disease/who-discovered-x-ray>. • "What Are The Harmful Effects Of X-Rays? - Blurtit." Ask Questions, Get Free Answers - Blurtit. Web. 07 May 2010. <http://www.blurtit.com/q747916.html>. • "Why Cant We See X-rays with Our Eyes? - Yahoo! Answers." Yahoo! Answers - Home. Web. 07 May 2010. <http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100106131830AAWM6XE>. • "WikiAnswers - Can You See X-rays." WikiAnswers - The Q&A Wiki. Web. 07 May 2010. <http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Can_you_see_x-rays>. • "X-ray." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. 6 May 2010. Web. 07 May 2010. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X_rays>. • "X-rays." NetDoctor.co.uk - The UK's Leading Independent Health Website. Web. 07 May 2010. <http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/health_advice/examinations/x-ray.htm>.

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