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A scientist is designing a device that will develop an image of a bone, but not the surrounding tissues. Which type of wave from the electromagnetic spectrum would best complete the scientist's design and why?(1 point)
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X-ray waves would be the best choice because they have short wavelengths.
X-ray waves would be the best choice because they have short wavelengths.

Infrared waves would be the best choice because they have small amplitudes.
Infrared waves would be the best choice because they have small amplitudes.

Infrared waves would be the best choice because they have large amplitudes.
Infrared waves would be the best choice because they have large amplitudes.

X-ray waves would be the best choice because they have long wavelengths.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
X-ray waves would be the best choice because they have short wavelengths. X-rays are high-energy, penetrate soft tissues but are strongly absorbed by dense bone, producing a clear image of bone only.