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Why are X-rays suitable for imaging bones in medical diagnostics?

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They heat tissues They emit visible light They are reflected by bones They penetrate soft tissues Correct

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X-rays have high penetrating power due to their short wavelengths, allowing them to pass through soft tissues but be absorbed by denser bones, creating clear images.

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