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The wavelength of X-rays is in the range

A

`0.01 Å` to `1 Å`

B

`0.01 nm` to `10 nm`

C

`0.001 mum` to `1 mum`

D

`0.001 cm` to `1 cm`

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The correct Answer is:
B
X-rays wavelength range `= 1 xx 10^(-11)m` to `1 xx 10^(-8) m`
`= 0.001 nm` to `1 nm`
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