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Question 5 • Physical Science

The energy of microwaves is less than the energy of ultraviolet light. Which comparison of the energies of electromagnetic waves is correct?

Answer

A

Infrared light has lower energy than X-rays because infrared light has shorter wavelengths.

B

Gamma rays have higher energy than microwaves because gamma rays have shorter wavelengths.

C

Infrared light has lower energy than X-rays because infrared light has higher frequencies.

D

Gamma rays have higher energy than microwaves because gamma rays have lower frequencies.

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