A student learns that radio waves are deemed safe, whereas X-rays are considered hazardous. The student examines the provided electromagnetic spectrum.

Question

Given this information, which statement can the student most effectively articulate to clarify the distinction between radio waves and X-rays?

(1 point)
Responses

The higher temperature and increased likelihood of causing burns are associated with the shorter wavelength of X-rays.
The higher temperature and increased likelihood of causing burns are associated with the shorter wavelength of X-rays.

The heavier particles of X-rays, indicated by their shorter wavelength, enable them to penetrate matter more extensively.
The heavier particles of X-rays, indicated by their shorter wavelength, enable them to penetrate matter more extensively.

The X-rays with their shorter wavelength cause them to be less common.
The X-rays with their shorter wavelength cause them to be less common.

The greater energy of X-rays is reflected in their shorter wavelength.

Answer 1

The statement that the student can most effectively articulate to clarify the distinction between radio waves and X-rays is:

"The greater energy of X-rays is reflected in their shorter wavelength."

This statement accurately explains the fundamental difference between radio waves and X-rays, emphasizing that the shorter wavelength of X-rays corresponds to higher energy, which contributes to their hazardous nature, while radio waves, with longer wavelengths, have lower energy and are considered safe.