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Which type of electromagnetic radiation has the shortest wavelength?(a) radio waves(b)

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QUESTION:

Which type of electromagnetic radiation has the shortest wavelength?

(a) radio waves

(b) microwaves

(c) infrared

(d) ultraviolet

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QUESTION:

Which type of electromagnetic radiation has the shortest wavelength?

(a) radio waves

(b) microwaves

(c) infrared

(d) ultraviolet

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Solution 32P

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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.

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