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JAMB Physics 2015 Objective — Question 24

Question 24 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Physics 2015 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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X-rays can be used in the study of crystal structures because they

  • A. have an extremely short wavelengthCorrect
  • B. have a very long-reaching wavelength
  • C. are very fast
  • D. are invisible

Explanation

X-rays have an extremely short wavelength comparable to atomic spacing, which is why they are used in X-ray crystallography.

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