The illustration displays the electromagnetic spectrum



According to the diagram, which statement is accurate?

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Responses

A radio wave features a wavelength that is shorter than that of a gamma ray wave.
A radio wave features a wavelength that is shorter than that of a gamma ray wave.

An X-ray wave exhibits a frequency greater than that of an infrared wave.
An X-ray wave exhibits a frequency greater than that of an infrared wave.

An ultraviolet wave possesses lower energy than an infrared wave.
An ultraviolet wave possesses lower energy than an infrared wave.

A radio wave possesses greater energy compared to a microwave.

1 answer

Based on the characteristics of the electromagnetic spectrum, the accurate statement is:

An X-ray wave exhibits a frequency greater than that of an infrared wave.

In the electromagnetic spectrum, X-rays have a higher frequency and therefore higher energy than infrared waves. The other statements are incorrect because:

  • A radio wave has a much longer wavelength than a gamma ray.
  • An ultraviolet wave has higher energy than an infrared wave.
  • A radio wave has lower energy compared to a microwave.

Therefore, the correct response is the statement about X-rays and infrared waves.