For the following types
radio waves
infared radiation
visible light
ultraviolet radiation
gamma radiation
of electromagnetic radiation, how do the
wavelength, frequency, and photon energy
change as one goes from the top of the list
to the bottom?
Wavelength Frequency Photon Energy
1. Increases Decreases Increases
2. Decreases Increases Increases
3. Decreases Decreases Increases
4. Increases Decreases Decreases
5. Increases Increases Increases
Answer: In order of increasing frequency and decreasing wavelength these are: radio waves, microwaves, infrared radiation, visible light, ultraviolet radiation, X-rays and gamma rays.
