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Which of the following electromagnetic waves has the shortest wavelength?

A.
visible light waves

B.
ultraviolet waves

C.
microwaves

D.
infrared waves

User VelLes
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the correct answer is b.ultraviolet waves i took the quiz and got that question right

User Goonerify
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Well,

We know that microwaves and infrared waves (C and D) have longer wavelengths than visible light.

We know that UV light will give you a sunburn if you get too much of it.

Therefore, UV light has more energy, and thus a shorter wavelength than visible light.

Option B is the correct answer.