ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

The X-Rays

X-rays are a type of light that we can't see with our eyes because they're too strong for us to handle. Think of them like a special force that can go through things like your skin, muscles, and even your bones, but not everything. Doctors use x-rays to see what's happening with your bones when you break them. They take a picture of the broken bone by pointing a special camera at the part where it hurts. Even dentists use x-rays when you go to get your teeth checked. They take a picture of your teeth to see if there are any problems that they can't see just by looking at them. It's like magic, but it's not really magic because there's science behind it!