Which of the following statements about X- rays and radio waves is not true?
A)Neither X- rays nor radio waves can penetrate Earth's atmosphere.
B)X- rays have higher energy than radio waves.
C)X- rays and radio waves are both forms of light, or electromagnetic radiation.
D)X- rays have shorter wavelengths than radio waves.
E)X- rays have higher frequency than radio waves.

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X-rays can penetrate Earth's atmosphere, while radio waves can penetrate with minimal interference. X-rays are absorbed by the atmosphere, which is why they are used in medical imaging and not for astronomy observations, while radio waves can pass through the atmosphere and even the entire universe.

Which of the Following Statements About X- Rays and Radio