X-rays have shorter wavelength than visible light; therefore,X-rays ________.
A)have lower energy than light waves
B)are higher energy than light waves
C)cannot be detected because of their wavelength
D)pass through materials because their photons are smaller than light photons

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X-rays have higher energy than visible light because of their shorter wavelength. This is why they are able to penetrate through materials that visible light cannot.

X-Rays Have Shorter Wavelength Than Visible Light; Therefore,X-Rays ________