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Hard X-rays
i) Have short wavelength
ii) Are more penetrating
iii) Are produced by high voltage
iv) Are produced by fast moving electrons
Soft X-rays
i) Have longer wavelength
ii) Are less penetrating
iii) Are produced by low voltage
iv) Are produced by slow moving electrons
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