The diagram shows the electromagnetic spectrum.

Which statement BEST compares an ultraviolet wave to a microwave?

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An ultraviolet wave has more energy than a microwave because it has a shorter wavelength and a lower frequency.
An ultraviolet wave has more energy than a microwave because it has a shorter wavelength and a lower frequency.

An  ultraviolet wave has more energy than a microwave  because it has a longer wavelength and a higher frequency.
An  ultraviolet wave has more energy than a microwave  because it has a longer wavelength and a higher frequency.

An ultraviolet wave has more energy than a microwave because it has a shorter wavelength and a higher frequency.
An ultraviolet wave has more energy than a microwave because it has a shorter wavelength and a higher frequency.

An ultraviolet wave has more energy than a microwave because it has a longer wavelength and a lower frequency.
An ultraviolet wave has more energy than a microwave because it has a…

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The correct statement is:

An ultraviolet wave has more energy than a microwave because it has a shorter wavelength and a higher frequency.

In the electromagnetic spectrum, as the wavelength decreases, the frequency increases, leading to higher energy. Ultraviolet waves have shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies compared to microwaves, which means they carry more energy.