Which statement correctly lists the type of electromagnetic waves from highest to lowest energy?

gamma rays, ultraviolet waves, microwaves
radio waves, X-rays, ultraviolet rays
microwaves, visible light, gamma rays
ultraviolet waves, infrared waves, X-rays

Question

Which statement correctly lists the type of electromagnetic waves from highest to lowest energy? 
  
 gamma rays, ultraviolet waves, microwaves 
 radio waves, X-rays, ultraviolet rays 
 microwaves, visible light, gamma rays 
 ultraviolet waves, infrared waves, X-rays

flamingpiano · Answer

I'd go with a. gamma rays, ultraviolet waves, microwaves

anonymous · Answer

@flamingpiano is correct, as they have high frequency and disperse the least amount of energy per unit distance that they travel.