Amazing X-rays!

Overview

Pop Quiz: Amazing X-rays!

Question 1

What does the "X" in X-ray stand for?

Choices

Examine, unknown, radiation, or danger

Conclusion

The letter X stands for "unknown." When X-rays were first discovered, they were a completely unfamiliar form of radiation.

Question 2

What property of lead keeps X-rays from passing through it?

Choices

Weight, density, strength, or malleability

Conclusion

Lead makes an effective shield for X-rays because of its high density.

Question 3

What year was the first X-ray taken?

Choices

1852, 1867, 1895, or 1922

Conclusion

In 1895, a German physicist discovered X-rays while working in his lab. The first image he created was of the bones of his wife's hand. Thanks for playing!

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