how come we have to remove any device larger than a phone when going through airport security, but everything else can stay?

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how come we have to remove any device larger than a phone when going through airport security, but everything else can stay?

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The main reason you have to remove your laptop from your bag is because its battery and other mechanical components are too dense for X-rays to penetrate effectively – especially if the scanning system is old. The same goes for power cords and other devices such as tablets and cameras.

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