The wavelength determines the energy and penetrating power of the radiation. The longer the wavelength, the higher the energy of the radiation

A) The first statement is true. The second statement is false.
B) The first statement is false. The second statement is true.
C) Both statements are true.
D) Both statements are false.


A
Explanation: A) Wavelength is the distance between two similar points on two successive waves. The shorter the wavelength, the more penetrating the radiation.
B) Wavelength is the distance between two similar points on two successive waves. The shorter the wavelength, the more penetrating the radiation.
C) Wavelength is the distance between two similar points on two successive waves. The shorter the wavelength, the more penetrating the radiation.
D) Wavelength is the distance between two similar points on two successive waves. The shorter the wavelength, the more penetrating the radiation.

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