How does visible light compare to radio waves?

A. Visible light is a form of light wave while radio waves are not.

B. Radio waves are a form of electromagnetic wave, while visible light is not.

C. Visible light waves have a shorter wavelength than radio waves.

D. Radio waves have a higher frequency than visible light waves.

E. All of the above

C. Visible light waves have a shorter wavelength than radio waves.

Explanation:

While the visible radiation waves have a wavelength between approximately 400 and 700 nanometers, the radio waves range from 1 centimeter to 1 km, so they have longer wavelengths than the waves belonging to the visible spectrum.

In addition to having a longer wavelength they have a lower frequency and less energy than the visible spectrum waves.

Visible light

It is the small part of the electromagnetic spectrum to which the human eye is sensitive.

They are produced by electronic jumps between atomic and molecular levels. The wavelengths uqe correspond to the colors.

Radio waves

They are electromagnetic waves produced by man with an oscillating circuit.

They are used in broadcasting, the waves used in television are those of shorter wavelength and those of radio are those of longer wavelength. Longer radions are reflected in the ionosphere and can be detected in antennas located at great distances from the emitting source. The medium waves are less reflected in the ionosphere, due to their large wavelength they can overcome obstacles, so they can travel great distances. To overcome mountains they need repeaters. Short waves are not reflected in the ionosphere, they require closer repeaters. They are transmitted at any distance by artificial satellites. These types of waves are those emitted by TV, mobile phones and radar.