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X-rays and Their Applications

Subject: General Science

Book: NCERT Physics Class 12

Study of high-energy electromagnetic radiation.
- **Production of X-rays**:
- Thermionic emission and accelerating voltage.
- **Types of X-rays**:
- Hard and soft X-rays.
- **Applications**:
- Medical imaging, crystallography.

**Possible Exam Questions:**
1. Explain the working of an X-ray tube.
2. Differentiate between hard and soft X-rays.
3. How are X-rays used in medical diagnosis?
4. Describe the role of X-rays in material science.
5. What are the safety measures to prevent radiation exposure?

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