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Which type of electromagnetic radiation has the shortest wavelength?(a) radio waves(b)
Chapter 9, Problem 32P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Which type of electromagnetic radiation has the shortest wavelength?
(a) radio waves
(b) microwaves
(c) infrared
(d) ultraviolet
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
Which type of electromagnetic radiation has the shortest wavelength?
(a) radio waves
(b) microwaves
(c) infrared
(d) ultraviolet
ANSWER:
Solution 32P
Step 1:
The distance between the peaks of the wave is called the wavelength. i.e , The distance between one crest (or trough) of one wave and the next is called the wavelength of a wave.
Among the given options, (d) ultraviolet rays , has the shortest wavelength.