Who invented X-rays?

2023

Who invented X-rays?

  1. A.

    Chester Carlson

  2. B.

    Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen

  3. C.

    Sir J.A. Fleming

  4. D.

    Henrik Dam

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Correct answer: B

Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen discovered X-rays in 1895 while experimenting with cathode rays. He noticed that a fluorescent screen glowed even when shielded from visible light, leading to the discovery of this new form of radiation.

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