The wavelength determines the energy and penetrating power of the radiation. The longer the wavelength, the higher the energy of the radiation.
A) The first statement is true. The second statement is false.
B) The first statement is false. The second statement is true.
C) Both statements are true.
D) Both statements are false.

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The first statement is false because the energy of radiation actually increases with shorter wavelengths, not longer ones. The second statement is incorrect because longer wavelengths generally have lower energy and less penetrating power.

The Wavelength Determines the Energy and Penetrating Power of the Radiation