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Physics Electromagnetic Wave Statement Based MCQ (Single Correct)

Statement I: X-rays in vacuum travel faster than light wave in vacuum.
Statement II: The energy of X-rays photon is less than that of light photon.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

A
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
B
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
C
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
D
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

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The correct answer is:
A

Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.

All electromagnetic waves including X-rays travels with same velocity in vacuum. The energy of X-rays is greater than energy of light because energy is inversely proportional to wavelength and wavelength of X -rays are smaller than light waves.

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