Question

State whether the following statement is True or False.

X-rays are are also known as microwaves.

Answer 1

This statement is false.

Explanation:

• X-rays and microwaves are two different regions of the electromagnetic spectrum.
• X-rays have very short wavelengths (about 10⁻⁹ m to 10⁻¹¹ m) and high penetrating power, while microwaves have much longer wavelengths.
• X-rays are produced when fast electrons strike a metal target and are used to detect fractured bones; they are not known as microwaves.