The chart shows corresponding regions, wavelengths, and energies of various electromagnetic waves. Which statement about the length and energy of gamma-ray waves compared to other electromagnetic waves is true?

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Gamma-ray waves have the shortest wavelengths and carry the least amount of energy.
Gamma-ray waves have the shortest wavelengths and carry the most amount of energy.
Gamma-ray waves have the longest wavelengths and carry the least amount of energy.
Gamma-ray waves have the longest wavelengths and carry the most amount of energy.

Answer 1

The correct statement is:

Gamma-ray waves have the shortest wavelengths and carry the most amount of energy.

Gamma rays are characterized by their very short wavelengths, which correspond to high energy, making them the most energetic type of electromagnetic radiation.