Effects of X-Rays

X-Rays produce high energy, high speed electrons when interacting with matter

1. Heat, Excitation and Ionization
1. Since the kinetic energy of the atom is the manifestation of its temperature, the slowing down of the photo-electron is associated with the generation of heat.
2. Excited atoms radiate light, or ultraviolet light
3. Chemical changes induced by ejecting electrons
4. Recombination of positive electron and electron - and the emission of characteristic radiation
5. Materials of high atomic numbers - Bremsstrahling production - 
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