Winds NNE at 9 mph (14.5 kph). The overnight low will be 41 Â°F (5.0 Â°C).Cloudy with a high of 62 Â°F (16.7 Â°C). Winds variable at 9 to 11 mph (14.5 to 17.7 kph). 50%58Â°47Â°Rain today with a high of 58 Â°F (14.4 Â°C) and a low of 47 Â°F (8.3 Â°C). There is a 50% chance of precipitation.
The amount of filtration of the x-ray beam is specified by and based on the voltage potential (keV) used to produce the beam. The thickness of filter materials is dependent on atomic numbers, kilovoltage settings, and the desired filtration factor.
View full size image. X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation, as are radio waves, infrared radiation, visible light, ultraviolet radiation and microwaves. One of the most common and beneficial uses of X-rays is for medical imaging. X-rays are also used in treating cancer and in exploring the cosmos.iew full size image. X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation, as are radio waves, infrared radiation, visible light, ultraviolet radiation and microwaves. One of the most common and beneficial uses of X-rays is for medical imaging. X-rays are also used in treating cancer and in exploring the cosmos.