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The image received of absorbed X-rays is:

Correct answer: C. Any of A or B

  • A. Inverted
  • B. Real
  • C. Any of A or B
  • D. Virtual

Explanation

The image of absorbed X-rays can be inverted, real, and magnified or diminished. The specific properties of the image will depend on the object being imaged, the type of X-ray machine, and the settings used.For example, if a bone is being imaged, the image will be inverted and magnified. This is because bones absorb X-rays more than surrounding tissue, so the X-rays that are not absorbed will be projected onto the screen or film in a magnified image of the bone.If a soft tissue is being imaged, the image may not be inverted or magnified. This is because soft tissues absorb X-rays less than bones, so the X-rays that are not absorbed will create a less magnified image of the soft tissue.The settings of the X-ray machine can also affect the properties of the image. For example, the X-ray machine can be adjusted to produce a harder or softer beam of X-rays. A harder beam of X-rays will penetrate deeper into the object, so the image will be less inverted and magnified. A softer beam of X-rays will not penetrate as deeply, so the image will be more inverted and magnified.Ultimately, the specific properties of the image of absorbed X-rays will depend on a variety of factors, but the image will always be real.

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