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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 much shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies compared to radio waves, which according to the principles of electromagnetic radiation, correspond to higher energy.
