Which of the following forms of electromagnetic energy has the shortest wavelength?
A)Ultraviolet light
B)Near Infrared light
C)Radio Waves
D)Microwaves

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The wavelength of electromagnetic radiation decreases as the frequency or energy of the radiation increases. Ultraviolet light has a higher frequency and energy than near-infrared light, radio waves, and microwaves, thus it has the shortest wavelength.

Which of the Following Forms of Electromagnetic Energy Has the Shortest