Question
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.
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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.
Answers
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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.
**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.