What type of radiation has the shortest wavelength?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about different types of radiation and specifically which one has the shortest wavelength. This involves understanding the electromagnetic spectrum and comparing the wavelengths of different types of radiation such as gamma rays, X-rays, ultraviolet, visible light, etc.
Answer
Gamma Rays
The final answer is Gamma Rays
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is Gamma Rays
More Information
Gamma rays have the smallest wavelengths and the highest energy of any other type of wave in the electromagnetic spectrum. They are typically produced by radioactive atoms and in nuclear explosions.
Sources
- Gamma Rays - gml.noaa.gov
- Electromagnetic spectrum | ESA/Webb - esawebb.org
- Electromagnetic spectrum | ESA/Hubble - esahubble.org
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