WASSCE Physics · Modern Physics & Electronics
X-rays and Cathode Rays
Production and properties of cathode rays, the cathode ray oscilloscope, and X-rays.
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2 lessons · 12 min
- 1Thermionic emission, cathode rays and the oscilloscope6 minFree6 minFree
- 2Production, properties, uses and dangers of X-rays6 min Plan6 min Plan
- The X-ray tube
- Hard and soft X-rays
- Properties of X-rays
- Uses of X-rays
- Dangers and precautions
1 worked example · 1 diagram
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