PHYSICS FORM 4 - X-RAYS

1.	X-rays are part of which spectrum?

A. Electromagnetic spectrum

B. Chemical spectrum

C. ZX spectrum

D. Frequency spectrum

2.	X-rays can be absorbed by what?

A. Metal

B. Bone

C. Cloth

D. Both metal and bone

3.	X-rays affect photographic film in the same way as which other wave in the electromagnetic spectrum?

A. Gamma rays

B. Microwaves

C. Infrared waves

D. Light

4.	The wavelength of an X-ray is of the same order of magnitude as what?

A. A hair

B. A stone

C. An atom

D. An electron

5.	X-rays can be used to destroy which harmful cells?

A. Muscle cells

B. Cancer cells

C. Animal cells

D. Nerves

6.	What can X-rays be used to diagnose?

A. Bone fractures

B. Dental problems

C. Bladder stones

D. All of the above

7. Which wave property has the same value for all X-rays travelling in air?

A. amplitude

B. frequency

C. speed

D. wavelength

8.	Why do precautions need to be taken when X-ray machines are in use?

A. X-rays can cause cancer

B. X-rays can stop the growth of cells and even destroy them

C. X-rays can double cell growth causing internal issues

D. All of the above

9.	In which place would you most likely find an X-ray machine?

A. Airport

B. Hospital

C. Baked bean factory

D. All of the above

10.	Which electromagnetic wave has the most energy?

A. X-rays

B. Light

C. Radio waves

D. Microwaves