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Production of X-ray Photons

Production of X-ray Photons

X-ray Tube Schematic

X-rays are high-energy, short-wavelength electromagnetic waves. In clinical settings, they are produced using an evacuated glass tube containing a cathode and a metal anode target.

Using X-rays Lesson

  1. A Level
  2. /Physics
  3. /Using X-rays

Step-by-step lessons on OCR A A Level Physics Using X-rays. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Physics is one of the most mathematically demanding A Levels -- at least 40% of the marks across the three papers require maths skills at Level 2 (GCSE) standard or above, so build calculation and graph-handling fluency alongside the conceptual content from the start.

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