A scientist is designing a device that will kill harmful cells in the human body using high-energy waves. Which type of wave would be most effective in accomplishing this goal?     A X-rays would be the best choice because they have a long wavelength and a low frequency.     B Radio waves would be the best choice because they have a long wavelength and a low frequency.     C Gamma rays would be the best choice because they have a short wavelength and a high frequency.     D Infrared waves would be the best choice because they have a short wavelength and a high frequency.

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A scientist is designing a device that will kill harmful cells in the human body using high-energy waves. Which type of wave would be most effective in accomplishing this goal?
 
 
A

X-rays would be the best choice because they have a long wavelength and a low frequency.

 
 
B

Radio waves would be the best choice because they have a long wavelength and a low frequency.

 
 
C

Gamma rays would be the best choice because they have a short wavelength and a high frequency.

 
 
D

Infrared waves would be the best choice because they have a short wavelength and a high frequency.

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