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In which range did Röntgen detect electromagnetic radiation?

  • Gamma rays

  • Alpha rays

  • X-rays or Röntgen rays

  • None of the above

Answer

In 1895, German physicist Wilhelm Röntgen discovered a new kind of electromagnetic radiation, which he called X-rays or Röntgen rays. These rays are invisible to the human eye, but they can pass through most materials, including skin and bone. Röntgen's discovery was a major breakthrough in the field of medical imaging, and it led to the development of the X-ray machine.
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