Our bodies are penetrated by x-rays but not by visible light. is this because x-rays travel faster than visible light?

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X-rays and visible light travel at the same speed as any electromagnetic wave.

Teru answered Sep 30, 2018

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They're very high-energy, so it's difficult for them to be absorbed by tissue.

Kirbo answered Oct 4, 2018

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