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The shortest wavelength is for...

The shortest wavelength is for

A

`gamma`-rays

B

`x-` rays

C

ultraviolet rays

D

microwaves

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To determine which type of wave has the shortest wavelength, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Electromagnetic Spectrum**: The electromagnetic spectrum is a range of all the different frequencies of electromagnetic radiation. It includes various types of waves such as gamma rays, x-rays, ultraviolet (UV) rays, visible light, infrared rays, microwaves, and radio waves. 2. **Identify the Order of Wavelengths**: In the electromagnetic spectrum, the order of waves from shortest wavelength to longest wavelength is as follows: - Gamma rays - X-rays - Ultraviolet rays - Visible light - Infrared rays - Microwaves - Radio waves 3. **Determine the Wavelengths**: Among these types of waves, gamma rays have the shortest wavelength. This is because as we move from gamma rays to radio waves, the wavelength increases. 4. **Conclusion**: Since gamma rays have the shortest wavelength compared to all other types of electromagnetic waves, we conclude that the answer to the question is gamma rays. 5. **Final Answer**: The shortest wavelength is for gamma rays.
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