Microwaves and X-rays lie at widely separated regions of the electromagnetic spectrum.

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Microwaves and X-rays lie at widely separated regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. (i) State which of the two has the higher frequency. (ii) Give one reason why their abilities to penetrate matter are markedly different.

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