Q116 / 180 · NEET 2020 (Phase 2) · Physics

The E.M. wave with shortest wavelength among the following is

  • A
    Ultraviolet rays
  • B
    X-rays
  • Correct answer
    C
    Gamma-rays
  • D
    Microwaves

Solution

If we look at the spectrum of electromagnetic waves then the order of a wavelength is, λgamma<λX-ray<λUV rays<λVisible<λInfrared<λMicrowave<λRadio, so from the above spectrum the wavelength of gamma rays is minimum and then the wavelength of a radio wave is maximum, so the shortest wavelength is for gamma-rays.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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