Question

Which of the following electro magnetic radiations has the maximum energy?

  1. Visible light
  2. Infrared rays
  3. Ultraviolet rays
  4. X-rays

Answer:

Option D: X-rays

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “X-rays”.

X-rays have the maximum energy among the given electromagnetic radiations.

Electromagnetic radiations are classified based on their wavelength or frequency. The energy of a radiation is directly proportional to its frequency and inversely proportional to its wavelength.

X-rays have very short wavelengths and high frequencies, which gives them a very high energy level.

In order of increasing frequency - radio waves, television waves, microwaves, infrared radiation, visible light, ultraviolet radiation, X-rays, and gamma rays.