The diagram shows the electromagnetic spectrum.
Which statement best compares a gamma ray to a radio wave?
A.
A gamma ray has more energy than a radio wave because it has a longer wavelength and a lower frequency.
B.
A gamma ray has more energy than a radio wave because it has a shorter wavelength and a higher frequency.
C.
A gamma ray has more energy than a radio wave because it has a shorter wavelength and a lower frequency.
D.
A gamma ray has more energy than a radio wave because it has a longer wavelength and a higher frequency.
1 answer
The correct answer is:
B. A gamma ray has more energy than a radio wave because it has a shorter wavelength and a higher frequency.
Gamma rays have very short wavelengths and high frequencies, which correspond to higher energy levels, while radio waves have long wavelengths and lower frequencies, which correspond to lower energy levels.
