Name of EM Spectrum

Length of wave (long, medium or short): (Ryan Delaney)

•   Medium
•   X rays are shorter than radio waves but longer than gamma waves

Sources (Natural & Human made): (Krista Bates)

• X-ray sources are compact stars, such as neutron stars and black holes
• In addition, it appears that the space between galaxies in a cluster of galaxies

Human Uses:(Josh Holt)   

•  The main use of X-rays is in medicine.  A comman application is in the form of X-ray machines, which take photos of a patient’s body.
• Other uses are in industry, at airports to check customers and baggage.

Human Health Hazards:(Jake McHugh) 

•  Radiation exposure

Interesting Facts:(Jake McHugh)

•  X-rays only allow you to view solid parts of your body
•  Extended exposure can make your limbs or other body parts fall off

Group members 

1. Ryan Delaney
2. Jake McHugh
3. Josh Holt
4. Krista Bates

Sources

1. Wikipedia 
2. Background Knowledge
3. http://www.chm.bris.ac.uk/webprojects2001/cdavies/xrays.htm