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Which of the following describes gamma rays?

short wavelength, high frequency
short wavelength, low frequency
long wavelength, high frequency
long wavelength, low frequency

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Answer: short wavelength, high frequency

Step-by-step explanation:

Gamma rays are highly energetic electromagnetic waves. High energy implies high frequency.

E = h ν

h is the Planck's constant, ν is the frequency.

For electromagnetic radiation, frequency is inversely proportional to wavelength. Thus, gamma rays have high frequency but short wavelength.

The frequency of gamma rays is greater than 10¹⁹ Hz and wavelength is less 10⁻¹² m.

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