Question

A wave has a wavelength of $0.01A^o$. Name the wave:

• A. X rays
• B. Micro waves
• C. Gamma waves
• D. Radio waves

Answer 1

The correct option is C Gamma waves

Electromagnetic radiation is classified into types according to the frequency of the wave. These types include, in order of increasing frequency, radio waves, microwaves, infrared radiation, visible light, ultraviolet radiation, X-rays and gamma rays.
The frequency is the inverse of wavelength. Hence, in the order of increasing wavelength, the waves are Gamma rays ($<1nm$), X-rays ($1-10nm$), infra red rays ($700-{10}^{5}nm$), micro waves (${10}^5-{10}^{8}nm$), radio waves (${>10}^{8}nm$).
Therefore, gamma rays has a wavelength of $0.01\mathring{A}$.