Consider the following statements with reference to Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen.
1 . He was the recipient of the first Nobel Prize for Physics in 1901.
2. His discovery of X-rays that revolutionised the fields of physics and medicine.
3. He discovered diffraction of sound waves.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is: (b) Only 1 and 2
Statement-wise Explanation:
· Statement 1 – Correct: Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen was awarded the first-ever Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901 for the discovery of X-rays.
· Statement 2 – Correct: His discovery of X-rays (Röntgen rays) in 1895 transformed physics and medicine, enabling advancements like X-ray imaging.
· Statement 3 – Incorrect: He did not discover the diffraction of sound waves. Diffraction is a general wave phenomenon, but it was studied in the context of light and sound by scientists like Thomas Young and others.
 Information Booster:
· Röntgen discovered X-rays accidentally while experimenting with cathode rays.
· The discovery led to the first medical X-ray image, which was of his wife's hand.
· X-rays are part of the electromagnetic spectrum, with shorter wavelengths than visible light.
· The discovery played a crucial role in diagnostic medicine, especially in radiology.
· Röntgen refused to patent his discovery, believing it should benefit humanity.