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The electromagnetic wave that CT scans are based on is called

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X-rays

Step-by-step explanation:

  • Electromagnetic waves are wave that do not require a material medium for transmission and they travel with a speed of light,
  • Electromagnetic waves have a wide range of applications in medicine, for example use of x-rays in medicine in CT scans.
  • CT scans uses X-rays to produce a cross-sectional image of the body or the part of the tissue being studied using x-rays and a computer.
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