Which statement about types of waves on the electromagnetic spectrum is true?

Question

Responses
A Radio waves have lower frequency, longer wavelengths, and lower energy than visible light.Radio waves have lower frequency, longer wavelengths, and lower energy than visible light.
B Infrared waves have lower frequency, longer wavelength, and lower energy than microwaves.Infrared waves have lower frequency, longer wavelength, and lower energy than microwaves.
C Ultraviolet waves have lower frequency, longer wavelength, and lower radiant energy than radio waves.Ultraviolet waves have lower frequency, longer wavelength, and lower radiant energy than radio waves.
D Gamma rays have lower frequency, longer wavelength, and lower radiant energy than x-rays.

Answer 1

The correct statement about types of waves on the electromagnetic spectrum is:

A: Radio waves have lower frequency, longer wavelengths, and lower energy than visible light.

Here's a brief explanation of why the other options are incorrect:

• B: Infrared waves actually have a longer wavelength than microwaves, but they have a lower frequency and lower energy than microwaves. This statement is misleading regarding the relationship between infrared and microwaves.

• C: Ultraviolet waves actually have a higher frequency, shorter wavelength, and higher energy than radio waves. This statement is incorrect.

• D: Gamma rays have a higher frequency, shorter wavelength, and higher radiant energy than x-rays. This statement is also incorrect.

Therefore, A is the only true statement regarding the types of waves on the electromagnetic spectrum.