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X rays are known as ionising radiation, which means they can damage the dna in cells causing mutations and potentially cancer. When you think of medical processes and treatments then biology and chemistry spring to mind. Kinetic theory states of matter, solids, liquids, gases. Book description the only textbook that completely covers the oxford aqa international gcse physics specification 9203, for first teaching in september 2016. Theres more about em radiation on the gcse physics page of this website. The students look in a data book and find that the speed of sound in air is given.
Why are the worlds largest telescopes reflectors rather than refractors. Trilogy has been developed to embed the skills your students need to succeed in all three assessment objectives, while providing a clear and supportive route through the new, more challenging gcse content. Xrays can increase the risk of the radiographer getting cancer. This pack contains a programme of activities and resources to prepare you to start an alevel in physics in september. Use ideas about energy levels to explain how uv, xrays and gamma radiation can ionise atoms. X rays were discovered in 1895 by the german physicist wilhelm rontgen also spelled roentgen. It contains detailed, accessible notes explaining every topic, supported by clear diagrams, photographs, exam tips and worked examples. In this book the basics of xray physics, as well as the completely new opportunities offered by synchrotron radiation, are viewed from a modern perspective. Hospital staff have a duty to use xrays responsibly.
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It is aimed to be used after you complete your gcse, throughout the remainder of the summer term and over the summer. The lcls generates xrays from a beam of electrons accelerated from zero to 99. This enables fractures and breaks in the bone to be identified as xrays arent absorbed as much at those points. The xray radiation, which is caused by the deceleration of electrons, known as bremsspectrum or continuous spectrum is the basis of the xray spectrum however, there is still another process that causes xray radiation. Gamma rays and xrays are both electromagnetic radiation, and since they overlap in the electromagnetic spectrum, the terminology varies between scientific disciplines. X rays can increase the risk of the radiographer getting cancer. In the classical description of electromagnetic radiation, xrays are waves similar to radio, tv, and light waves, but with a much smaller wavelength. X rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation studied in gcse physics. Note that xrays and gamma rays have basically the same properties. The institutes teaching medical physics resources, that include positron emission tomography, gamma cameras, electrocardiagrams, xray imaging, ultrasound, pulse. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked.
Aqa gcse 91 physics student book look inside, author. Aqa gcse 91 physics student book look inside, length. This tutorial describes how xrays are produced and how they interact with the body in forming a radiographic image. Gcse physics for ccea second edition chapter 1 motion intext questions 1.
Xrays are known as ionising radiation, which means they can damage the dna in cells causing mutations and potentially cancer. The us department of energys linac coherent light source lcls in menlo park, california was the worlds most powerful xray laser when it opened for business in 2009. Electromagnetic waves what are xrays electromagnetic waves with a wavelength shorter than ultraviolet light are called xrays not x waves. Pearson centre number candidate number edexcel gcse. The plate will darken where the xrays strike it and leave white shadows of the bones, where the xrays are absorbed. Xray image characteristics i signaltonoise ratio snr i quantum mottle, source variation, poisson distribution, i snr p n, n intensity photons per area i exposure time and current, snr p ti i higher u. The operator stands behind a lead screen so that he or she is not exposed to xrays each time a patient is xrayed.
In some fields of physics, they are distinguished by their origin. Because gamma rays can kill living cells, they are used to kill cancer cells without having to. Xrays have much higher energy and much shorter wavelengths than ultraviolet light, and scientists. Bbc bitesize what do microwaves, radio waves and xrays. Rate of thermal energy transfer temperature difference, shape, dimensions, mass, type of material. Gcse physics foundation tier unit physics p3 friday 17 june 2016 morning time allowed. Energy transfer by heating conduction, convection, evaporation, condensation. Revise for your gcse exam by playing this quiz for year 10 and year 11 students. More about levers and gears higher tier only content is shown in red where part of a spread is higher it is shown in brackets p1 conservation and dissipation of energy 1. How xray machines work how gamma rays are used to sterilise food. Characteristic xrays are produced when outer shell electrons jump shells to occupy a lower energy band inner shell with a free position.
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Xrays are a form of electromagnetic radiation studied in gcse physics. Xray photographs are used to show the image of bones against a black background. Answers to questions in the student book hodder plus home. Find out in our guide to the electromagnetic spectrum. These kinds of application are usually possible because the more dense a. Revise their properties and other uses by playing this fun quiz, written specifically for year 10 and year 11 pupils. The electromagnetic spectrum the electromagnetic em spectrum.
Xrays however are low clarity 2d images as the xrays. Our dentists can now tell us about the extent of the damage to our teeth, thanks to x rays. Xrays are part of the electromagnetic spectrum how are xrays used for medical photographs xrays can pass easily through flesh but not through bone. Infrared radiation electromagnetic waves, absorb, emit, infra red, pir. The diagram shows how a photographic plate can be placed behind the patient and xrays directed towards the patient. High doses of x rays however can be used to kill cancerous cells and. This spectrum can be manipulated by changing the xray tube current or voltage settings, or by adding filters to select out low energy xrays. I want to help you achieve the grades you and i know you are capable of.
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