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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