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Assertion : X-rays are used to study the interior of objects .
Reason : X-rays have very short wavelengths and possess electromagnetic character.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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The correct Answer is:
B
X-rays are used to study the interior of the objects because they are not deflected by the electric and magnetic field and have a very high penetrating power through the matter.
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