Properties of X-rays

Properties of X-rays

X-rays are a type of high-energy light that you cannot see with your eyes. They are part of the electromagnetic spectrum, like visible light and ultraviolet light, but they have much shorter wavelengths and higher energy. Because of this, X-rays can pass through many materia...

X-rays are electromagnetic waves, like visible light, but they carry much more energy. On the spectrum, they are positioned close to gamma rays, which have the highest energy.

X-rays have very short wavelengths and high frequencies. This allows them to pass through materials that visible light can’t, such as fabric, plastic, or even thin m...