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X -rays and gamma rays are both electromagnetic waves. Which of the following statements is true

A

In general, X-rays have larger wavelength than that of gamma rays.

B

X-rays have smaller wavelengths than that of gamma rays.

C

Gamma rays have smaller frequency than that of X-rays

D

Wavelength and frequency of X-rays are both larger than those of gamma rays.

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