Question

Use the image of the electromagnetic spectrum to answer the question. Lightning contains gamma rays. Based on the position of gamma rays in the electromagnetic spectrum, does lightning have more or less energy than a radio? (1 point) Responses Lightning has less energy than the radio because gamma rays have a shorter wavelength. Lightning has less energy than the radio because gamma rays have a shorter wavelength. Lightning has more energy than the radio because gamma rays have a longer wavelength. Lightning has more energy than the radio because gamma rays have a longer wavelength. Lightning has less energy than the radio because gamma rays have a longer wavelength. Lightning has less energy than the radio because gamma rays have a longer wavelength. Lightning has more energy than the radio because gamma rays have a shorter wavelength.

Answer 1

The correct response is: Lightning has more energy than the radio because gamma rays have a shorter wavelength.

In the electromagnetic spectrum, gamma rays have very short wavelengths compared to radio waves, and shorter wavelengths correspond to higher energy. Therefore, lightning, which can produce gamma rays, contains more energy than a radio wave.