Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Electromagnetic Waves

Question:

What is order of energy of X-rays (EX), radio waves (ER) and microwave (EM)?

Options:

$E_X < E_R < E_M$

$E_X > E_M > E_R$

$E_M > E_X >E_R$

$E_M < E_R < E_X$

Correct Answer:

$E_X > E_M > E_R$

Explanation:

The wavelength of X-rays is of the order of 1 Å to 100 Å. The wavelength of radiowaves is of the order of 109Å to 101.4Å. The wavelength of microwaves is of the order of 107Å to 109Å.
Thus, $λ_X < λ_M < λ_R$
The waves with less wave length will have more energy.
Hence,

$E_X > E_M > E_R$