A scientist is designing a device that will develop an image of a bone, but not the surrounding tissues. Which type of wave from the electromagnetic spectrum would best complete the scientist's design and why?(1 point)
Responses
A. Infrared waves would be the best choice because they have small amplitudes.
B. X-ray waves would be the best choice because they have long wavelengths.
C. Infrared waves would be the best choice because they have large amplitudes.
D. X-ray waves would be the best choice because they have short wavelengths.
D. X-ray waves would be the best choice because they have short wavelengths.
X-ray waves have shorter wavelengths than infrared waves, allowing them to penetrate through soft tissues and create an image of the bone. The short wavelengths of X-rays also enable them to pass through the bone and be detected on the other side, creating an image of the bone without the surrounding tissues.