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The 'light' that exposes x-ray and camera film is composed of photons which come in a full range of wavelengths (visible and invisible). The photons are captured by the electrons orbiting atoms and molecules in the film's emulsion and cause chemical changes. By selecting only chemicals that are sensitive to the desired photon wavelengths other photons (radio waves) pass through the film without a reaction. X-rays can affect ordinary camera film which is how similar gamma waves (radioactive elements) were discovered.

2007-02-04 23:38:26 · answer #1 · answered by Kes 7 · 0 0

Exposing film involves a chemical reaction in the Halide compound coating the film. That means a photo-electronic excitation must take place. The photon must have an energy greater than or equal to the electron excitation energy for this to occur. X-ray photons are more energetic than visible light photons, so they will do. But radio wave photons have a lower and insufficient energy.

2007-02-05 10:02:31 · answer #2 · answered by Dr. R 7 · 0 0

According to my knowledge film role is affected by X rays.
And engineer has designed camera for recording a normal light wave. And cell phone can read radio waves. It seems that you are confused between mobile and camera

2007-02-05 07:37:49 · answer #3 · answered by Mihir Durve 3 · 0 0

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