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10(L4)_X-rays and Gamma Rays

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 6mins

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Class
Date
1.

What type of waves are X-rays?

a)

High-energy electromagnetic waves

b)

Radio waves

c)

Low-energy electromagnetic waves

d)

Sound waves

2.

What is the frequency range of soft X-rays?

a)

3 x 10^16 Hz to 10^18 Hz

b)

10^20 Hz to 10^22 Hz

c)

1 x 10^15 Hz to 3 x 10^15 Hz

d)

10^18 Hz to 10^20 Hz

3.

Which type of X-rays are produced by bombarding electrons with a high atomic weight metal target?

a)

Hard X-rays

b)

Gamma rays

c)

Ultraviolet rays

d)

Soft X-rays

4.

What is one use of X-rays in medical diagnosis?

a)

To analyze blood samples

b)

To perform surgeries

c)

To locate fractures

d)

To measure blood pressure

5.

What harmful effect can X-rays have on cells?

a)

They can improve cell function

b)

They can cause mutation and cell death

c)

They can enhance cell growth

d)

They can increase energy levels

6.

What is the frequency range of gamma rays?

a)

Between 10^15 Hz and 10^18 Hz

b)

Equal to 10^18 Hz

c)

Greater than 10^18 Hz

d)

Less than 10^10 Hz

7.

What is a key difference between gamma rays and hard X-rays?

a)

Their penetration ability

b)

Their wavelength

c)

Their source of production

d)

Their frequency

8.

What is one use of gamma rays in medicine?

a)

To treat infections

b)

To sterilize medical equipment

c)

To measure blood sugar levels

d)

To perform X-ray imaging

9.

Why are gamma rays considered harmful?

a)

They are harmless to humans

b)

They are used in food preservation

c)

They can cause mutation and cell death

d)

They have low energy

10.

What type of clothing do people handling X-rays and gamma rays wear?

a)

Plastic suits

b)

Rubber gloves

c)

Lead-coated clothes

d)

Cotton clothing

11.

What is the wavelength range of soft X-rays?

a)

10^-6 m to 10^-8 m

b)

10^-8 m to 10^-10 m

c)

10^-10 m to 10^-12 m

d)

10^-12 m to 10^-14 m

12.

How are hard X-rays produced?

a)

By bombarding a metal target with electrons

b)

By using lasers

c)

By radioactive decay

d)

By heating materials

13.

What is a common application of high-frequency X-rays?

a)

In painting

b)

In cooking food

c)

In airport security scanners

d)

In making jewelry

14.

What is the primary reason for using lead-coated clothing?

a)

To prevent radiation exposure

b)

To improve comfort

c)

To keep warm

d)

To enhance visibility

15.

Which of the following statements is true about gamma rays?

a)

They are harmless to living cells

b)

They have lower energy than X-rays

c)

They are produced by bombarding metals

d)

They can penetrate most materials

16.

What is the main source of gamma rays?

a)

High voltage power lines

b)

Radioactive nuclei

c)

Solar flares

d)

X-ray tubes

17.

What is one effect of high-energy electromagnetic waves like X-rays?

a)

They can increase metabolism

b)

They can improve eyesight

c)

They can cause cell mutation

d)

They can enhance memory

18.

Which type of radiation is used in computed tomography (CT scans)?

a)

Hard X-rays

b)

Infrared rays

c)

Soft X-rays

d)

Ultraviolet rays

19.

What is the primary function of X-rays in airport security?

a)

To check for liquids

b)

To measure temperature

c)

To detect hidden weapons

d)

To scan luggage for weight