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Simon43254
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During my A level physics class we were discussing the attenuation coefficient of x-rays and a question arose that I can't find an answer to anywhere. If someone could help answer what effect physical state (ie gas/liquid/solid ect) has on the attenuation coefficient of x-rays it would be much appreciated? The only simplistic answer that arose was that perhaps because of the spacing difference between the molecules/atoms in other states this may cause "lesser" physical states to have lower attenuation coefficients. But then argueable to a certain extent this can be resolved by lowering the temperature, raising the pressure and keeping the volume constant to allow different states in the same area to exist.
Any thoughts?
Any thoughts?