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Which of the following electromagnetic radiations have the smallest wavelength?

A

Ultraviolet waves

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X-rays

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C

γ

-rays

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Microwaves

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Solution

The correct option is C $γ$ -rays
$A n s w e r : -$ C
See the figure u will note that gamma rays have smallest wavelength and highest frequency.

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