Chapter 7, Problem 55E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether the use of X-rays for treating cancerous cells or tumors is worth taking the risk or not is to be explained.

Concept Introduction:

X-rays are the types of electromagnetic radiation that have the wavelength ranging from $0.01-10\text{ nm}$ and the energy ranging from $100\text{ ev}-100\text{ kev}$.

They have high penetration power and can penetrate through any opaque object.

Due to their ability to penetrate through any object, they are used for various testing and evaluating applications or techniques.