If we saw the x-rays could we see whatever the x-rays machines see?

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The discussion centers on the capability of human vision to perceive X-rays. It establishes that for humans to see X-rays, they would require both an X-ray source and a detection mechanism akin to an X-ray machine. The conversation emphasizes that merely having the ability to detect X-rays, such as through an eye functioning as an X-ray detector, is insufficient without an active source generating the X-rays.

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if we saw the x-rays could we see whatever the x-rays machines see?
 
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The machine needs to both produce and detect the x-rays. So if your eye was an x-ray detector, sure you could see them, but you would still need some x-ray source shooting x-rays through an object and towards you.
 

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