Question

The process of using X-rays for identifying atomic structure is called _________

(a) X-ray Radiography

(b) X-ray Crystallography

(c) X-ray Diagnosis

(d) X-ray Structure Identification

This question was posed to me in an interview for job.

My doubt is from Applications of X-Rays in chapter X-Rays and Compton Effect of Engineering Physics II

Answer 1

The correct choice is (b) X-ray Crystallography

Explanation: X-ray crystallography is used to identify the molecular and atomic structure of the crystal. The crystal diffracts the incident X-ray beam. By measuring the intensities and angle of these diffracted beams, the molecular structure of the crystal can be evaluated.