The diagram below shows the frequencies of various types of electromagnetic radiation.

Question

Which of the following statements correctly compares the frequency and energy of microwaves and visible light waves?

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Responses

Microwaves have lower frequencies than visible light waves. Since frequency and wavelength are inversely proportional, microwaves also have a shorter wavelength than visible light waves.
Microwaves have lower frequencies than visible light waves. Since frequency and wavelength are inversely proportional, microwaves also have a shorter wavelength than visible light waves.

Microwaves have lower frequencies than visible light waves. Since frequency and wavelength are inversely proportional, microwaves also have shorter wavelengths than visible light waves.
Microwaves have lower frequencies than visible light waves. Since frequency and wavelength are inversely proportional, microwaves also have shorter wavelengths than visible light waves.

Microwaves have higher frequencies than visible light waves. Since frequency and wavelength are directly proportional, microwaves also have longer wavelengths than visible light waves.
Microwaves have higher frequencies than visible light waves. Since frequency and wavelength are directly proportional, microwaves also have longer wavelengths than visible light waves.

Microwaves have higher frequencies than visible light waves. Since frequency and wavelength are directly proportional, microwaves also have longer wavelengths than visible light waves.

Answer 1

To compare microwaves and visible light waves, it's important to understand the relationship between frequency, wavelength, and energy.

1. Frequency and Wavelength Relationship: Frequency and wavelength are inversely proportional; as frequency increases, wavelength decreases, and vice versa.
2. Energy and Frequency Relationship: The energy of electromagnetic radiation is directly proportional to its frequency; higher frequency means higher energy.

Now let's look at microwaves and visible light:

• Microwaves have lower frequencies than visible light.
• Therefore, microwaves also have longer wavelengths than visible light waves because of the inverse relationship between frequency and wavelength.

Based on this understanding, the correct statement would be:

Microwaves have lower frequencies than visible light waves. Since frequency and wavelength are inversely proportional, microwaves also have longer wavelengths than visible light waves.

Note: The option repeated in your question seems incorrect or jumbled. The accurate conclusion should state that microwaves have a lower frequency and a longer wavelength than visible light waves.