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NDA 2018 GAT · General Knowledge · Light and Optics · easy

Electromagnetic radiations has the highest frequency?

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Which of the following electromagnetic radiations has the highest frequency?
  1. A. Gamma rays
  2. B. X-rays
  3. C. Ultraviolet rays
  4. D. Microwaves
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Answer: (A) Gamma rays

Within the electromagnetic spectrum, frequency increases from radio waves through microwaves, infrared, visible light and ultraviolet to X-rays and finally gamma rays. All travel at the speed of light in vacuum, so a higher frequency means a smaller wavelength and a higher photon energy. X-rays are the usual close distractor.
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