^Properties of X –rays

^Properties of X –rays

1. EM with wavelengths from about 1 A⁰ to 100 A⁰.
2. Travel in straight lie with speed of light.
3. Can under go reflection, refraction, diffraction, interference & polarization.
4. Not deflected by electric & magnetic fields.
5. Produce flourescence.
6. Affect photographic plates.
7. Show photoelectric effect.
8. Can Ionize the gases, destroy animal tissue & white blood cells.
9. Penetrate through different depths into different substances.
10. Don’t pass through heavy metals and bones. If such objects are placed in their path, they cast their shadow.