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X-Rays

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

X-rays are a type of electromagnetic radiation with high energy and frequency, but lower than gamma rays. They can pass through many materials, including body tissue, making them useful for medical imaging.

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