High-energy x-rays are the most harmful to the patient because they easily penetrate to the deep tissues of the body

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


FALSE
Explanation: Low-energy x-rays are harmful to the patient because they are absorbed by the skin, increasing the patient's dose.

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