In an x-ray image, metals such as lead or steel appear:
A) black.
B) darker than bone because of greater penetration of x-rays.
C) lighter than bone because of greater penetration of x-rays.
D) white.

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Metals such as lead or steel appear white on an x-ray image because they absorb most of the x-rays, while bone and tissue allow more x-rays to pass through, creating a darker image.

In an X-Ray Image, Metals Such as Lead or Steel