Of the following,________ radiation has the longest wavelength and ________ radiation has the greatest energy. gamma ultraviolet visible
A)ultraviolet, gamma
B)visible, ultraviolet
C)gamma, gamma
D)visible, gamma
E)gamma, visible

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The electromagnetic spectrum is arranged in order of increasing frequency, which increases as the wavelength decreases. Gamma radiation has the shortest wavelength and highest frequency, whereas visible radiation has a longer wavelength and lower frequency than ultraviolet, which has the shortest wavelength and highest frequency of the three. Thus, visible radiation has the longest wavelength and the least energy, while gamma radiation has the shortest wavelength and the greatest energy. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

Of the Following,________ Radiation Has the Longest Wavelength and ________

Of the Following, Radiation Has the Longest Wavelength and