STANDARDPhysics-Electromagnetic Waves

STANDARD Physics Properties of Electromagnetic Waves MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12

X-rays, gamma rays and microwaves travelling in vacuum have

A

same wavelength but different velocities

B

same frequency but different velocities

C

same velocity but different wavelengths

D

same velocity and same frequency

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

In vacuum, X-rays, gamma rays, and microwaves travel with the same velocity, i.e., with the velocity of light (c = 3 × 10⁸ m s⁻¹) but have different wavelengths.

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