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Name the parts of the electromagnetic spectrum which is
used as a diagnostic tool in medicine.
Write in brief, how these waves can be produced.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Parts of the Electromagnetic Spectrum Used in Medicine:** - The primary part of the electromagnetic spectrum used as a diagnostic tool in medicine is **X-rays**. 2. **Explain How X-rays are Produced:** - X-rays can be produced by the **bombardment of high-energy electrons** onto a metal target, typically made of tungsten. - When high-energy electrons collide with the metal target, they decelerate rapidly, which results in the emission of X-rays due to the conversion of kinetic energy into electromagnetic radiation. ...
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