Statement-1: Gamma rays are more energetic than X-rays.
Statement-2: Gamma rays are of nuclear origin but x-rays are produced due to sudden deceleration of high energy electrons while falling on metal of high atomic number.

Options

A. Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true, Statement-2 is a correct explanation of Statement-1.
B. Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true, Statement-2 is not correct explanation of Statement-1.
C. Statement-1 is true, Statement -2 is false.
D. Statement-1 is false, Statement -2 is true.

Answer

b

Explanation

The Statement-1 and Statement-2 are true but
the Statement-2 is not correct explanation of
Statement-1. In face the energy of gamma ray
is more than X-rays because the frequency of
gamma ray is higher than that of X-rays as
`E=hv`.