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Gamma rays have a _____ frequency and a _____ wavelength.

A. low; long
B. low; short
C. high; long
D. high; short

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Answer: D

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Answer:

the correct answer is D

Step-by-step explanation:

Electromagnetic radiation is described by two equations, the first that gives the speed of light

c = λ f

Where c is the speed of light, λ the wavelength and f the frequency

And the equation that gives the energy of the wave

E = h f

In general, based on these two equations and their applications, the different areas of the electromagnetic spectrum have different names.

The gamma radiation is in the high energy range, so it has a high frequency and if the frequency is high, the wavelength must be short. to keep the speed of light constant.

Based on the above, the correct answer is D

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