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Assertion : `X` - rays can penetrate through the flesh but not through the bones.
Reason : The penetrating power of `X` - rays depends on voltage.

A

If both assertion and reason are ture 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 reson are false.

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To solve the question, we need to analyze both the assertion and the reason given. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Assertion**: - The assertion states that "X-rays can penetrate through the flesh but not through the bones." - This is true because X-rays have a certain level of energy that allows them to pass through soft tissues (like flesh) but not through denser materials (like bones). Bones have a higher atomic number and density compared to flesh, which leads to greater absorption of X-rays. 2. **Understanding the Reason**: - The reason states that "The penetrating power of X-rays depends on voltage." - This is also true. The penetrating power of X-rays is indeed influenced by the voltage applied in the X-ray tube. Higher voltage results in higher energy X-rays, which can penetrate materials more effectively. 3. **Analyzing the Relationship**: - While both the assertion and the reason are true, the reason does not provide a direct explanation for the assertion. The assertion is about the difference in penetration between flesh and bones, while the reason discusses how voltage affects the energy of X-rays in general. 4. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, the correct option is that both the assertion and the reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion. ### Final Answer: - Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation for the assertion. ---

To solve the question, we need to analyze both the assertion and the reason given. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Assertion**: - The assertion states that "X-rays can penetrate through the flesh but not through the bones." - This is true because X-rays have a certain level of energy that allows them to pass through soft tissues (like flesh) but not through denser materials (like bones). Bones have a higher atomic number and density compared to flesh, which leads to greater absorption of X-rays. ...
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