Question

Which of the following waves on the electromagnetic spectrum has the longest wavelength?

options:

X-rays
X-rays

gamma rays
gamma rays

microwaves
microwaves

infrared waves

1 answer

Among the options provided, microwaves have the longest wavelength. Here’s a comparison of the wavelengths of the options:

  • Gamma rays: Very short wavelengths (less than 0.01 nanometers).
  • X-rays: Short wavelengths (approximately 0.01 to 10 nanometers).
  • Infrared waves: Longer wavelengths (approximately 700 nanometers to 1 millimeter).
  • Microwaves: Even longer wavelengths (approximately 1 millimeter to 1 meter).

Therefore, the correct answer is microwaves.