How does the wavelength relate to the penetrating power of x-rays?

Answer by  Lucius (196)

Longer wavelengths have lower energy so therefore they have less penetrating power, the shorter a wavelength the more energy it has so the more penetrating power it has. Xrays have short wavelengths which allow them to penetrate the body.

Answer by  lucas666 (6)

The penetrating power of an x-ray is determined by the energy of the x-ray and the physical properties of the object being penetrated. The energy of an x-ray can be determined by measuring its wavelength. X-rays of higher energies have smaller wavelengths while those of lower energies have larger wavelengths.