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CAIE A-Level Physics 24.2.2 X-Ray Imaging and Contrast

Practise explaining X-ray image contrast from differential attenuation, absorption or transmission and evaluating contrast with measured intensity data.

Syllabus
2028–2030
Course
Physics 9702
Level
A2

Exam points

  • explain X-ray image contrast using differences in attenuation, absorption or transmission
  • evaluate whether an X-ray image has good contrast from measured intensities or attenuation data

24.2.2—The use of X-rays in imaging internal body structures question 1

[Maximum number: 3]

Explain why X-rays can be used to produce images of internal body structures that have good contrast.

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