I WONDER - What Did Marie Curie Invent?

During World War I, Marie Curie recognized the potential of x-rays in diagnosing injuries. However, the scarcity of x-ray machines posed a challenge. To address this, she innovated the concept of mobile x-ray units, which could be transported between hospitals. As the director of the Red Cross Radiological Service, she secured funding and resources to convert vehicles into mobile x-ray units, known as Petit's Curies. She also trained personnel to operate these machines, significantly aiding medical efforts during the war.

What problem did Marie Curie identify with the use of x-rays during World War I?

• There were not enough x-ray machines for every hospital.

• X-rays were too expensive to produce.

• X-rays were not effective in diagnosing injuries.

• X-ray technology was not yet invented.

How did Marie Curie propose to solve the issue of limited x-ray machines?

• By creating mobile x-ray units that could be transported between hospitals.

• By training more doctors to use existing machines.

• By increasing the production of x-ray machines.

• By inventing a new type of x-ray machine.

What role did Marie Curie take on to facilitate the use of mobile x-ray units?

• Chief Scientist at a major hospital

• Head of the World Health Organization

• President of the International Medical Association

• Director of the Red Cross Radiological Service

What were the mobile x-ray units called?

• X-ray Trucks

• Curie's Machines

• Little Curies

• Mobile Radiology Units

What was one of Marie Curie's contributions to the success of the mobile x-ray units?

• She trained people to operate the machines.

• She invented a new x-ray technology.

• She built the trucks herself.

• She wrote a book on x-ray technology.