Question

Which wave has a higher frequency than microwaves but lower frequency than UV waves?

x-rays

infrared

visible light

gamma rays

Answer 1

Infrared

Visible light

Step-by-step explanation:

Electromagnetic waves are waves consisting of oscillations of the electric and the magnetic field in a plane perpendicular to the direction of motion of the wave.

Electromagnetic waves travel in a vacuum at the speed of light, which is a constant value:

`c=3.00\cdot 10^8 m/s`

Also, electromagnetic waves are classified into 7 different types, depending on their wavelength and frequency. From highest to lowest frequency, we have:

gamma-rays
`10^(20)-10^(24) Hz`

x-rays
`10^(17)-10^(20)Hz`

ultraviolet
`10^(15)-10^(17) Hz`

visible
`[4-7.5]\cdot 10^(14) Hz`

infrared
`10^(14) Hz`

microwaves
`10^(11)-10^(13) Hz`

radio waves
`<10^(11) Hz`

Therefore, from the table we see that both infrared and visible light have higher frequency than microwaves, but lower frequency than UV (ultraviolet).