Place the following types of electromagnetic radiation in order of decreasing energy. visible light radio waves infrared light
A) radio waves infrared light visible light
B) visible light infrared light radio waves
C) radio waves visible light infrared light
D) visible light radio waves infrared light
E) infrared light radio waves visible light

Question

Place the following types of electromagnetic radiation in order of decreasing energy. visible light radio waves infrared light
A) radio waves > infrared light > visible light
B) visible light > infrared light > radio waves
C) radio waves > visible light > infrared light
D) visible light > radio waves > infrared light
E) infrared light > radio waves > visible light

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The energy of electromagnetic radiation increases with frequency and decreases with wavelength. Visible light has a higher frequency (and thus energy) than infrared light, which in turn has a higher frequency than radio waves. Therefore, the correct order from highest to lowest energy is visible light > infrared light > radio waves.

Place the Following Types of Electromagnetic Radiation in Order of Decreasing