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How does photon energy relate to the intensity of an X-ray beam?.
- A.Higher photon energy results in lower intensity.
- B.Higher photon energy results in higher intensity.
- C.Photon energy does not affect intensity.
- D.Intensity is independent of photon energy.
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- Higher photon energy results in higher intensity.
Explanation
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Higher photon energy contributes to higher intensity in an X-ray beam because more energetic photons can penetrate materials more effectively, leading to a greater number of photons reaching the detector.
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