To determine which electromagnetic wave the student should insert, we can consider the relationship between energy (E) and wavelength (λ) in electromagnetic waves, which is described by the equation:
\[ E = \frac{hc}{\lambda} \]
Where:
- \( E \) is the energy in electron volts (eV)
- \( h \) is Planck's constant (\(6.626 \times 10^{-34} , J \cdot s\))
- \( c \) is the speed of light in a vacuum (\(3.00 \times 10^8 , m/s\))
- \( \lambda \) is the wavelength in meters (m)
Higher energy waves correspond to shorter wavelengths, while lower energy waves correspond to longer wavelengths.
To fill in the question mark in the table, we would need to know the specific energy or wavelength values associated with the electromagnetic wave in question. Given that the waves in the options vary in energy and wavelength, here's a general guideline:
- Gamma Rays: Highest energy and shortest wavelength
- X-Rays: High energy and short wavelength
- Ultraviolet Waves: Moderate energy and moderate short wavelength
- Visible Light: Lower energy, longer wavelength than UV
- Infrared Waves: Even lower energy and longer wavelength than visible light
- Microwaves: Lower energy and longer wavelength than infrared
- Radio Waves: Lowest energy and longest wavelength
If you can provide the energy or wavelength corresponding to "?," it would be easier to determine the appropriate electromagnetic wave to insert. In general, based on the order of energy from highest to lowest, if we see that the highest energy before the question mark is gamma rays, it might be logical to insert "Infrared Wave" or "Radio" next depending on their relative energy.
Please provide the specific context of the question mark or previous entries in the table for a definitive answer.
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