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AP Environmental Science

Category - AP Environmental Science

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X-rays represent which of the following types of energy?

Gravitational
Potential
Chemical
Radiant

Explanation

Answer: D - X-rays represent radiant energy.

Key Takeaway: Radiant energy is the term for the energy from electromagnetic waves. Radiant energy is measured in joules and may be either visible or invisible to the human eye. Radiant energy and its electromagnetic waves are used to power X-rays, radiant heating, and infrared lamps, among other things.

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