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The Electromagnetic Spectrum

Question 4 • Fall 24 GSE Physical Science B IC

Which two types of electromagnetic waves have higher frequencies than the waves that make up ultraviolet light?

Answer
r
radio waves and infrared light
v
visible light and X-rays
m
microwaves and gamma rays
g
gamma rays and X-rays

Explanation

In the electromagnetic spectrum, frequency increases from ultraviolet to X-rays to gamma rays. Therefore, both X-rays and gamma rays have higher frequencies than ultraviolet light; radio waves, infrared, visible light, and microwaves do not.

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