1. X-ray Rashida Merriweather

2. X-rays have wavelengths between 0.00000000001m - 0.00000001m X-rays have frequencies between 30,000,000,000,000,000 Hz - 30,000,000,000,000,000, 000Hz X-rays are between gamma rays and ultraviolet rays in the electromagnetic spectrum Background Information

3. Bibliography http://www.school-for- champion.com/sciene/xray.htmhttp://www.school-for- champion.com/sciene/xray.htm http:///health.howstuffworks.com/xray.htm

4. Discovery Wilhem Roentgen accidently discovered x-rays in 1895 He called it x- radiation because the radiation was confusing to him The name stuck, and we still use it today

5. X-ray Astronomy Satellite X-rays are used for taking pictures of bones and teeth Astronomers use x-rays to study stars, comets, and the sun

6. The only way to see x- rays is by using human made detectors No animals can see x-rays as long as we know Who Can See X-rays?

7. X-ray tube Too much exposure to x-rays can lead to cancer When you have an x-ray taken you have to wear a lead vest Dangers of X-rays