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Write down the applications of X-rays.

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Applications of x-rays :
X-rays are being used in many fields. Let us list a few of them.
Medical dianosis :
X-rays can pass through flesh more easily than through bones. Thus an x-ray radiograph containing a deep shadow of the bones and a light shadow of the flesh may be obtained. X-ray radiographs are used to detect fractures, foreign bodies, diseased organs etc.
Medical therapy :
Since x-rays can kill diseased tissues, they are employed to cure skin diseases, malignant tumours etc.
Industry :
X-rays are used to check for flaws in welded joints, motor tyres, tennis balls and wood. At the custom post, they are used for detection of contraband goods.
Scientific research :
X-ray diffraction is important tool to study the structure of the crystalline materials-that is, the arrangement of atoms and molecules in crystals.
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