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A metal block is exposed to beam of X-ray of different wavelengths `2Å,4Å,6Å and 8Å` rayss of which wavelenth penetrate most

A

`2 Å`

B

` 4 Å`

C

` 6 Å`

D

`8 Å`

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A
Lower wavelength has greater penetrating power.
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