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What is x-rays ? and how it's formed ?​

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X - rays are highly penetrating electromagnetic radiations that are formed when the cathode rays strikes a dense metal.

It has many characteristics such as :

  • bears no charge.

  • travels with the speed of light.

  • can ionize gases.
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