According to the electromagnetic spectrum,

A. long-wave radiation occupies a smaller percentage than short-wave radiation

B. gamma rays and X-rays have long wavelengths.

C. visible light waves have wavelengths of less than 1 micrometer.

D. ultraviolet light waves have some of the longest wavelengths.

Question

According to the electromagnetic spectrum,

A. long-wave radiation occupies a smaller percentage than short-wave radiation	

B. gamma rays and X-rays have long wavelengths.	

C. visible light waves have wavelengths of less than 1 micrometer.	

D. ultraviolet light waves have some of the longest wavelengths.

aaronq · Answer

C. visible spectrum is from ~400-700nm 1nm = 1.0 x10^9 m

aaronq · Answer

1 micrometer = 1.0 x 10^-6

aaronq · Answer

oops that was supposed to be a negative 9 in nm

jtfan2000 · Answer

gamma rays and X-rays have long wavelengths.

aaronq · Answer

no they dont. they have in fact the shortest wavelengths.