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Old Nov 17, 2011 | 4:57 pm
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Bungnoid
 
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Originally Posted by RatherBeOnATrain
The only difference between transmission Xray and backscatter Xray is the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation being emitted.
Transmission probably requires a higher intensity beam as well, but your overall point stands.
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