X-ray crystallography is a technique used by chemists, physicists, and biologists to determine the structure of molecules.

Question

X-rays are used instead of visible light because X-rays have shorter ______________ than visible light, allowing them to produce images of much greater detail.
Responses
A energiesenergies
B frequenciesfrequencies
C speedsspeeds
D wavelengths

Answer 1

The correct response is:

D wavelengths

X-rays have shorter wavelengths than visible light, allowing them to produce images of much greater detail.