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The Fundamental Unit Of Life

Question
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Give one use of X-rays stating the property which makes this use possible.

Solution

X-rays are used to locate cracks in the fractured bones. This is because X-rays can penetrate the flesh easily but are stopped by the bones. Thus, when X-rays are focussed on the body, a clear image of the bones is formed on the photographic plate placed behind the body. A study of the photographic plate can easily reveal the cracks, if any, in the bones.