Multiple Choice
Which type of waves have the lowest energy and longest wavelengths on the electromagnetic spectrum?
9. Quantum Mechanics
Electromagnetic Spectrum
Multiple Choice
Which type of radiation in the electromagnetic spectrum has the shortest wavelength?
A
Microwaves
B
Gamma rays
C
Infrared radiation
D
Ultraviolet light
Verified step by step guidance1
Recall that the electromagnetic spectrum is arranged by wavelength and frequency, with wavelength decreasing as frequency increases.
Identify the types of radiation listed: Microwaves, Infrared radiation, Ultraviolet light, and Gamma rays.
Understand that microwaves have relatively long wavelengths, followed by infrared radiation, then ultraviolet light with shorter wavelengths.
Recognize that gamma rays have the highest frequency and therefore the shortest wavelength among the options given.
Conclude that gamma rays are the type of radiation with the shortest wavelength in the electromagnetic spectrum from the choices provided.
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