What electromagnetic wave has the shortest wavelength?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking which type of electromagnetic wave possesses the shortest wavelength. To solve this, we will identify the different types of electromagnetic waves and determine their wavelengths in order to find the one with the shortest length.
Answer
Gamma Rays
The final answer is Gamma Rays
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is Gamma Rays
More Information
Gamma rays possess the highest energy as well as the highest frequencies in the electromagnetic spectrum. They are commonly produced by radioactive atoms and in nuclear explosions.
Sources
- Electromagnetic spectrum | ESA/Webb - esawebb.org
- Electromagnetic (EM) Spectrum - UCAR Center for Science Education - scied.ucar.edu
- Which electromagnetic wave has the shortest wavelength? - BYJU'S - byjus.com
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