$A$ metal block is exposed to beams of $X$-rays of different wavelengths. $X$-rays of which wavelength penetrate most?

  • A
    $2 \ \mathring{A}$
  • B
    $4 \ \mathring{A}$
  • C
    $6 \ \mathring{A}$
  • D
    $8 \ \mathring{A}$

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