X-Ray

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X-Ray Definition

Gamma rays and X-rays are similar forms of electromagnetic radiation. Gamma rays are distinguished from X rays by their origin. Gamma rays are produced by nuclear transitions while X-rays are produced by energy transitions due to accelerating electrons. Because it is possible for some electron transitions to be of higher energy than nuclear transition, there is an overlap between low energy gamma rays and high energy X-rays. Gamma rays are considered to be electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths of 1 nanometer or shorter while x-rays are between approximately.01 nanometers and 200 nanometers.

X-Ray Synonyms

X-Ray, Gamma-Radiation, Radiation, X-Rays, X-radiation, x-ray

X-Ray

X-Ray Definition

X-Ray Synonyms

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