Question

Supernova explosions are known to release a large amount of energy. A detector for which type of electromagnetic radiation is most suitable to study a supernova explosion? Gamma ray Infrared Radio wave Visible light

Answer 1

A Gamma ray detector as it is the type of electromagnetic radiation which is emitted the most when a supernova occurs.

Answer 2

Gamma ray

Step-by-step explanation:

The most energetic radiation is the Gamma ray. It has largest frequency (>10¹⁹ Hz) smallest wavelength and thus, highest energy. As compared to Gamma ray, infra red, visible and radio wave have low energy. When a heavy mass stars undergoes supernova, it releases a large amount of energy in a small interval of time. Thus, supernovae explosions can be detected by using Gamma rays.