The picture below displays the electromagnetic spectrum with the frequencies and wavelengths of the different electromagnetic waves.
Radiation Type
Radio
Microwave
Infrared
Visible
Ultraviolet
Xray
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Frequency (Hz)
Which of the following statements correctly compares the frequency of infrared waves and ultraviolet waves?
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Infrared waves have lower frequencies and energy than ultraviolet waves.
Infrared waves have the same frequency and energy as ultraviolet waves.
Infrared waves have higher frequency and energy than ultraviolet waves.
Infrared waves have higher frequencies but lower energy than ultraviolet waves.
1 answer
Infrared waves have lower frequencies and energy than ultraviolet waves.