Q. With reference to various properties of X-Rays, which among the following statements is / are correct?

1. The Hard X-Rays have a shorter wavelength than the Soft X-Rays
2. The X-Rays are deflected by the Electric Field, but are not deflected by the Magnetic Field
3. X-Rays don’t show many properties of light such as Refraction, diffraction, Interference and Polarization

Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: Only 1
Notes: The first statement is correct. The wavelength of X-Rays is from 0 Å to 250Å. The Hard X-rays have a wavelength of less than 10Å while the soft X-Rays have the wavelength of more than 10Å. The second statement is incorrect because Both Electric and Magnetic fields don’t affect X-Rays. The Third statement is incorrect because X-Rays show most properties of light.

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