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

Choose one answer.

a. gamma rays, ultraviolet waves, microwaves

b. radio waves, X-rays, ultraviolet rays

c. microwaves, visible light, gamma rays

d. ultraviolet waves, infrared waves, X-rays

a?

@agent0smith

The correct answer is a. gamma rays, ultraviolet waves, microwaves. The electromagnetic spectrum consists of gamma rays, x-rays, ultraviolet rays (which are all invisible) and infrared, microwave, television waves, and radio waves (which are visible). Violet has the highest frequency and the shortest wavelength.