Physics-Properties of EM Waves
NEET Physics Properties of EM Waves MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Medium-Class 12
Imagine a diagram showing the electromagnetic spectrum with labeled sections for radio waves, infrared waves, visible light, ultraviolet light, X-rays, and gamma rays. Which section would have the shortest wavelength?
A
Gamma rays
B
Radio waves
C
Infrared waves
D
Visible light
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Gamma rays have the shortest wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum, with wavelengths less than 10^-14 m, as mentioned in the NCERT context.
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