A chart labeled frequency in Hertz with increments 10 Superscript 21 Baseline, 10 Superscript 19 Baseline, 10 Superscript 17 Baseline, 10 Superscript 15 Baseline, 10 Superscript 13 Baseline, 10 Superscript 11 Baseline, 10 Superscript 9 Baseline and 10 Superscript 7 Baseline. The listed waves from smallest to largest are gamma ray, x-rays, ultraviolet, visible, infrared, microwave and radio.
Which electromagnetic wave transfers the most energy?
infrared
microwaves
radio waves
X-rays
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X-rays.
Photon energy is E = hf, so higher frequency means more energy. X-rays have a much higher frequency (and thus higher energy per photon) than infrared, microwaves, or radio waves.
Photon energy is E = hf, so higher frequency means more energy. X-rays have a much higher frequency (and thus higher energy per photon) than infrared, microwaves, or radio waves.
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