Why are X-rays used to check for broken bones?
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X-rays are composed by X-radiation, which is a form of electromagnetic radiation.
To produce an X-ray image of bones, short X-ray pulses illuminate the body with radiographic film placed behind it. With photoelectric processes, bones are able to absorb much more X-ray photons because of their higher electron density comparing to soft tissues. If there is a fraction on the bones, you will be able to see that on the X-ray image because the fraction part won't be able to absorb any X-ray photons, which leaves the image blank.
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