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WAEC Physics 2024 Objective — Question 17

Question 17 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2024 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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17. All of the following uses are practical applications of x-ray except A.

  • A. the treatment of tumours.
  • B. determining the depth of a mine.Correct
  • C. operational data on porosity.
  • D. detecting fracture in bones.

Explanation

X-ray can be used in the treatment of tumours, in dental operation and in detecting fracture in bones. Its application does not include determining the depth of a mine (which uses seismic reflection, ground-penetrating radar (GPR) and electromagnetic surveys).

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