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

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