Electromagnetic Spectrum X-rays -Multiple Choice Questions Quiz

Interactive MCQs on “Electromagnetic Spectrum Xrays”:

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Question 1: X-rays are a type of electromagnetic wave with wavelengths typically in the range of:

(a) 1 meter to 10 meters
(b) 1 millimeter to 1 meter
(c) 1 nanometer to 1 millimeter
(d) 1 picometer to 1 nanometer

Question 2: X-rays were discovered by:

(a) James Clerk Maxwell
(b) Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen
(c) Michael Faraday
(d) Thomas Edison

Question 3: X-rays have higher energy and shorter wavelengths compared to:

(a) Radio waves
(b) Microwaves
(c) Infrared waves
(d) Ultraviolet waves

Question 4: What property of X-rays makes them suitable for medical imaging?

(a) High penetration through the human body
(b) Low absorption by bones and tissues
(c) Ability to produce visible light
(d) Long wavelengths for deep imaging

Question 5: What is the main safety concern associated with X-rays in medical applications?

(a) Risk of skin burns
(b) Risk of radiation poisoning
(c) Risk of cancer
(d) Risk of electromagnetic interference

Question 6: X-rays are commonly used in:

(a) MRI machines
(b) Ultrasound imaging
(c) Nuclear power plants
(d) Radiography and CT scans

Question 7: What type of material is commonly used to shield against X-rays in medical facilities?

(a) Aluminum
(b) Copper
(c) Lead
(d) Iron

Question 8: Which of the following is an application of X-rays in non-destructive testing?

(a) Cooking food in microwave ovens
(b) Examining the internal structure of metal objects
(c) Treating cancer with radiation therapy
(d) Communication through satellite systems

Question 9: X-rays are a type of ionizing radiation, which means they:

(a) Can cause permanent magnetization of materials
(b) Have low energy and cannot penetrate materials
(c) Can remove electrons from atoms, creating ions
(d) Are limited to specific wavelengths in the spectrum

Question 10: What is the speed of X-rays in a vacuum, which is the same as the speed of all electromagnetic waves?

(a) 3,000 meters per second (m/s)
(b) 30,000 meters per second (m/s)
(c) 300,000 meters per second (m/s)
(d) 3,000,000 meters per second (m/s)