Characteristic of an X-Ray

• Form of electromagnetic energy (found on electromagnetic spectrum)
• Capable of creating secondary radiation through ionization (scatter)
• Able to pass through matter
• Very short wavelength, very high frequency
• No mass
• Travels at the speed of light
• No electric or magnetic charge
• Cannot be optically focused
• x-rays are capable of ionizing matter
• heterogeneous- mixture of all the energys