Which one of the following statements, with regard to the properties o

Which one of the following statements, with regard to the properties of X-ray, is correct?

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X-rays can be deflected by an electric field

X-rays can be deflected by a magnetic field

X-rays are electromagnetic waves

X-rays are longitudinal waves

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UPSC Geoscientist – 2021

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X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation. This means they are waves composed of oscillating electric and magnetic fields that propagate through space.

Electromagnetic waves are not deflected by static electric or magnetic fields because they carry no net electric charge. They travel at the speed of light in a vacuum and are transverse waves (the oscillations of the electric and magnetic fields are perpendicular to the direction of propagation).

Other examples of electromagnetic waves include radio waves, microwaves, infra-red radiation, visible light, ultra-violet radiation, and gamma rays. Longitudinal waves, like sound waves, require a medium to travel and the oscillations are parallel to the direction of propagation.

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