Based on the general understanding of the electromagnetic spectrum, the accurate statement is:
An X-ray wave exhibits a frequency greater than that of an infrared wave.
The reasoning is as follows:
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Energy and Wavelength Relationship: In the electromagnetic spectrum, energy is directly proportional to frequency and inversely proportional to wavelength. Thus, higher frequency waves (like X-rays) have more energy than lower frequency waves (like infrared).
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Comparison of Waves:
- Ultraviolet (UV) waves have more energy than infrared (IR) waves.
- X-rays have higher frequencies than infrared waves, meaning they also possess more energy.
- Radio waves generally have less energy than microwaves.
- Gamma rays have much shorter wavelengths compared to radio waves.
All of the other statements provided contain inaccuracies.
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