Question

X-ray technicians wear protective gear to keep them safe from the X-rays. Why are X-rays dangerous?(1 point)
Responses

They have short wavelengths that can penetrate materials, and their low energy can damage matter.
They have short wavelengths that can penetrate materials, and their low energy can damage matter.

They have long wavelengths that can penetrate materials, and their high energy can damage matter.
They have long wavelengths that can penetrate materials, and their high energy can damage matter.

They have long wavelengths that can penetrate materials, and their low energy can damage matter.
They have long wavelengths that can penetrate materials, and their low energy can damage matter.

They have short wavelengths that can penetrate materials, and their high energy can damage matter.

1 answer

The correct response is:

They have short wavelengths that can penetrate materials, and their high energy can damage matter.

X-rays have short wavelengths, which allow them to penetrate various materials, and they are high-energy electromagnetic radiation, capable of damaging biological tissues and DNA, leading to potential health risks such as cancer.