Cross through any work you do not want to be marked. The xray spectrum is composed of two subspectra, caused by different processes. Xray image characteristics i signaltonoise ratio snr i quantum mottle, source variation, poisson distribution, i snr p n, n intensity photons per area i exposure time and current, snr p ti i higher u. Pearson edexcel level 1level 2 gcse 9 1 in physics 1ph0. As a result of characteristic and bremsstrahlung radiation generation a spectrum of xray energy is produced within the xray beam.
Trilogy has been developed to embed the skills your students need to succeed in all three assessment objectives, while providing a clear and supportive route through the new, more challenging gcse content. X rays were discovered in 1895 by the german physicist wilhelm rontgen also spelled roentgen. Hospital staff have a duty to use xrays responsibly. But there are many applications used in hospitals which rely on physics e. Book description the only textbook that fully supports the physics part of the oxford aqa international gcse combined sciences specification 9204, for first teaching from september 2016. The nature of the secondary x rays depends on their energy and wavelength, as well as the substance the primary x rays found in their way. Infrared radiation electromagnetic waves, absorb, emit, infra red, pir. The book covers a wide range of topics and includes chapters on. The lcls generates xrays from a beam of electrons accelerated from zero to 99. In this book the basics of xray physics, as well as the completely new opportunities offered by synchrotron radiation, are viewed from a modern perspective. Revise their properties and other uses by playing this fun quiz, written specifically for year 10 and year 11 pupils. The students look in a data book and find that the speed of sound in air is given.
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The chandra telescope detects x rays from distant objects. Electromagnetic radiation can be useful as well as hazardous. X rays can increase the risk of the radiographer getting cancer. These kinds of application are usually possible because the more dense a. Edexcel international gcse physics pearson qualifications. Not for resale, circulation or distribution in whole or in part. The diagram shows how a photographic plate can be placed behind the patient and xrays directed towards the patient. Book description the only textbook that completely covers the oxford aqa international gcse physics specification 9203, for first teaching in september 2016. Scientific basis of the royal college of radiologists fellowship book home. The first figure or page number always refers to the gcse physics book. High doses of x rays however can be used to kill cancerous cells and. X rays are part of the electromagnetic spectrum how are x rays used for medical photographs x rays can pass easily through flesh but not through bone.
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Electromagnetic waves what are xrays electromagnetic waves with a wavelength shorter than ultraviolet light are called xrays not x waves. Illustration of an xray wave on the electromagnetic spectrum. It contains detailed, accessible notes explaining every topic, supported by clear diagrams, photographs, exam tips and worked examples. High doses of xrays however can be used to kill cancerous cells and. X rays are known as ionising radiation, which means they can damage the dna in cells causing mutations and potentially cancer. However, xrays have to be carefully focused and at just the right dosage to kill the cancer cells without damaging too many healthy cells. Learn about and revise electromagnetic waves, their uses and dangers, and the absorption and emission of radiation with gcse bitesize physics.
He received the first nobel prize in physics in 1901 in recognition of the extraordinary services he has rendered by the. Find out in our guide to the electromagnetic spectrum. This pack contains a programme of activities and resources to prepare you to start an alevel in physics in september. Student book with online edition cgp gcse physics 91 revision by cgp books isbn. Describe the process of absorption and emission of light from atoms. Gcse physics revision, physics 101, physics formulas, physics and mathematics, theoretical physics, quantum physics, physical science, science education, earth science. Xrays however are low clarity 2d images as the xrays. They could work on them in groups for a limited time, and share responses. Xrays gcse and a level physics revision cyberphysics. This tutorial describes how xrays are produced and how they interact with the body in forming a radiographic image.
Physics single science physics is the study of energy, forces, mechanics, waves, and the structure of atoms and the physical universe. Xrays are primarily used to view bones as they absorb more xray intensity than flesh and muscle collimated xrays are passed through the patient onto an xray film. Calculator, ruler pearson edexcel gcse p48801a p48801a0120 2017 pearson education ltd. Answers to questions in the student book hodder plus home.
Photons energy in and out of atoms gcse physics or combined science quantum for exam boards aqa, ocr, edexcel, eduqas objectives. This spectrum can be manipulated by changing the xray tube current or voltage settings, or by adding filters to select out low energy xrays. Xrays are part of the electromagnetic spectrum how are xrays used for medical photographs xrays can pass easily through flesh but not through bone. Characteristic xrays are produced when outer shell electrons jump shells to occupy a lower energy band inner shell with a free position. Physics revision site recommended to teachers as a resource by aqa, ocr and edexcel examination boards also recommended by bbc bytesize winner of the iop web awards 2010 cyberphysics a physics revision aide for students at ks3 sats, ks4 gcse and ks5 a and as level. The xray radiation, which is caused by the deceleration of electrons, known as bremsspectrum or continuous spectrum is the basis of the xray spectrum however, there is still another process that causes xray radiation.
The operator stands behind a lead screen so that he or she is not exposed to xrays each time a patient is xrayed. This indepth student book from cgp comprehensively covers the grade 91 edexcel exam specification for gcse physics. Xrays are a form of electromagnetic radiation studied in gcse physics. In some fields of physics, they are distinguished by their origin.
Help with gcse physics, aqa syllabus a as level and a2 level physics. Gcse physics for ccea second edition chapter 1 motion intext questions 1. Xrays travel in straight lines and are attenuated according to density and thickness of body tissues. The plate will darken where the xrays strike it and leave white shadows of the bones, where the xrays are absorbed. Xrays and gamma rays are absorbed by oxygen o 2 and nitrogen n. Gcse physics mathematics occams razor math books book drawing brain waves sound waves science nature history.
The main features of reflecting and refracting telescopes are discussed in this lessons supplementary video. X rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation studied in gcse physics. Xrays can increase the risk of the radiographer getting cancer. Aqa gcse 91 physics student book look inside, author. Ocr gateway gcse 91 physics student book sample pages. Kinetic theory states of matter, solids, liquids, gases. The best book for both teachers and students to learn physics exactly like in good old days. The electromagnetic spectrum the electromagnetic em spectrum. Use ideas about energy levels to explain how uv, xrays and gamma radiation can ionise atoms. Transverse waves vibrations are perpendicular to the direction in which the waves transfer energy.
This enables fractures and breaks in the bone to be identified as xrays arent absorbed as much at those points. Our dentists can now tell us about the extent of the damage to our teeth, thanks to x rays. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Gamma rays and xrays are both electromagnetic radiation, and since they overlap in the electromagnetic spectrum, the terminology varies between scientific disciplines. Ray diagram for an object that is a long way from a. Gamma rays are created by nuclear decay, while in the case of xrays, the origin is outside the nucleus. Rate of thermal energy transfer temperature difference, shape, dimensions, mass, type of material. Xray photographs are used to show the image of bones against a black background. Theres more about em radiation on the gcse physics page of this website. It is very widely used both in medicine and industry. The chandra telescope detects xrays from distant objects. Question stubs for pupils to answer based on research from nelson thornes text. The us department of energys linac coherent light source lcls in menlo park, california was the worlds most powerful xray laser when it opened for business in 2009. Revise the em waves of the spectrum and the uses of electromagnetic radiation as.
Note that xrays and gamma rays have basically the same properties. Xrays are known as ionising radiation, which means they can damage the dna in cells causing mutations and potentially cancer. Rays from bulb bounce reflect off book into his eyes. Revised glossary for aqa gcse physics combined science trilogy. The presentations can be used as freestanding lessons at gcse level on the. More about levers and gears higher tier only content is shown in red where part of a spread is higher it is shown in brackets p1 conservation and dissipation of energy 1. It is aimed to be used after you complete your gcse, throughout the remainder of the summer term and over the summer. Energy transfer by heating conduction, convection, evaporation, condensation. Even if you dont want to study science or maths further, the grades. Where more xrays are absorbed the whiter the film appears. Gcse physics foundation tier unit physics p3 friday 17 june 2016 morning time allowed. The electrons have not enough energy to make xrays 1 g lead. Both types of x rays, secondary and scattered, deviate geometrically from the initial focus of the primary x rays, which is of great practical importance in obtaining radiographs. Because gamma rays can kill living cells, they are used to kill cancer cells without having to.
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