Radiology Introduction to Radiology 7273bfaf

All the following statements are true except?

X-Rays are extranuclear in origin.

Gamma Rays are intranuclear in origin.

Ultrasound uses a type of Electromagnetic radiation.

Velocity of X-Rays is equal to the velocity of light.

High-Yield Explanation

*Ultrasound waves are sound waves,not electromagnetic waves. *Ultrasound waves travel with a velocity of 1540m/s in human tissues. *All Electromagnetic radiations like X rays,Gamma Rays,Infrared waves travel with the same velocity i.e. the velocity of speed of light 3 x108m/s. *Wavelength of Xrays is 0.1-100 Angstrom.

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