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The X-rays are used for detecting cracks inside metal beams (i) State the type of the x-rays used (ii) Give a reason for the above answer.

The X-rays are used for detecting cracks inside metal beams.
i. State the type of the x-rays used.
ii. Give a reason for the above answer.

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i. Hard X-rays

ii. They are more penetrating.

joseph rimiru answered the question on December 5, 2017 at 20:02

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