Question

State one use of X-rays.

Explain the uses of X-rays.

Answer 1

1. Medical Use: They are used to detect bone fractures and perform CT scans because they can pass through human flesh but are absorbed by dense bones.
2. Security Screening: They are used at security checkpoints to detect hidden objects inside luggage, and precious metals hidden beneath surfaces are found using X-rays.
3. Crystallography: They are used to study the atomic arrangement in crystals and complex molecules because their wavelength matches the gaps between atoms.
4. Food Safety: They are used for the detection of unwanted stone or metal particles hidden inside food products during packaging.