Who invented X-rays?
2023
Who invented X-rays?
- A.
Chester Carlson
- B.
Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
- C.
Sir J.A. Fleming
- 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.