Which of the following has the shortest wavelength? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following has the shortest wavelength?
A. Infrared
B. Gamma rays
C. Ultraviolet
D. X-rays
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Gamma rays have wavelengths < 10⁻¹² m, shortest in EM spectrum. X-rays 10⁻¹⁰-10⁻⁸ m. UV 10⁻⁸-4×10⁻⁷ m. IR longer. So gamma rays shortest. Highest frequency, energy.

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