X-rays are a type of invisible electromagnetic radiation, similar to light but with much higher energy. This allows them to pass through most objects, including our bodies, producing images of the internal structures inside.
What they are:
Electromagnetic radiation: Like light and radio waves, but with shorter wavelengths and higher energy.
Invisible: We can't see them directly.
Penetrating: Pass through most objects, including flesh and muscle, but are absorbed by denser materials like bones.
How they work in imaging:
Uses:
Important points to remember: