Which of the following have smaller wavelength?

Correct answer: A. Y -rays

  • A. Y -rays
  • B. X-rays
  • C. Ultraviolet rays
  • D. Infra-red rays

Explanation

Among the options provided:- Gamma rays have smaller wavelengths compared to infrared (IR), ultraviolet (UV), and X-rays.In the electromagnetic spectrum, gamma rays have the shortest wavelengths, falling within the range of picometers (10^-12 meters) to femtometers (10^-15 meters). They have extremely high frequencies and energies, making them very penetrating and ionizing radiation.In comparison:- Infrared waves have longer wavelengths than gamma rays, typically ranging from micrometers (10^-6 meters) to millimeters.- Ultraviolet waves have wavelengths shorter than visible light but longer than X-rays, falling in the range of nanometers (10^-9 meters).- X-rays have wavelengths shorter than UV rays, usually ranging from picometers to nanometers.Therefore, gamma rays have the smallest wavelengths among the options listed.

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