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Ultraviolet light, x-rays, and gamma rays carry more energy than visible light.

(That's why ultraviolet light does nasty things to skin cells, and x-rays and

gamma rays can penetrate solids.)

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Which form of electromagnetic radiation has more energy than visible light waves have?

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation has more energy than visible light waves.


Why can UV break apart molecules and IR only speeds up the molecules vibrations?

Ultraviolet waves have shorter wavelengths than Infrared waves. Since the relationship between wavelength and frequency is inversely proportional, UV waves have a much higher frequency than IR waves. IR waves have a frequency around 1012 Hertz, while UV waves' frequencies are around 1018 Hz. Thus, UV waves are more powerful than IR waves and can cause binds between molecules to break much more easily than IR waves.


What type of radiation travels more than 6cm in air?

Gamma radiation can travel more than 6 cm in air due to its high energy and penetrating abilities. Alpha and beta radiation, on the other hand, have shorter ranges in air due to their lower energy and higher interaction with matter.


Is ultraviolet radiation a higher or lower energy radiation than visible light?

Ultraviolet radiation is of higher energy than visible light. Ultra-violet suggests that it is above violet in the spectrum, and the colour violet is the uppermost region of visible light.


What types of electromagnetic radiation have lower energy than microwaves?

the two types of electromagnetic radiations next to visible light in the electromagnetic spectrum are the two types of electromagnetic radiations next to visible light in the electromagnetic spectrumAnswer2: Infrared and Ultra Violet are next to visible light.

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Do x ray radiation photons have more engery than infrared waves?

yes, x ray radiation photons have more energy than infrared waves


Which form of electromagnetic radiation has more energy than visible light waves have?

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation has more energy than visible light waves.


Explain why the energy of infrared waves is greater than the energy of radio waves?

The energy of infrared waves is greater than the energy of radio waves. This is because infrared waves has a smaller wavelength compared to radio waves. The smaller the wavelength, the higher the energy.


What of the following types of electomagnetic radiation has lower energy than microwaves?

Radio waves have lower energy than microwaves.


Which of the following water waves has more energy: ocean waves or ripples?

Ocean waves have more energy than ripples.


What are the waves from the sun called?

The energy radiated from the sun is in the form of electromagnetic radiation or electromagnetic waves. The waves are noticed on Earth as visible light, as ultra-violet (light that is at a higher frequency than we can see) and infra-red (light that is at a lower frequency than we can see). Although the radiation is far more than just the range of visible light, we normally refer to the radiation as "sunlight"


Which of the types of electromagnetic radiation has lower energy than microwaves?

Radio waves have lower energy than microwaves in the electromagnetic spectrum.


Do radio waves have more energy then microwaves?

Nope. Radio waves have a long wavelength, which causes them to carry little energy. For future questions about energy and waves, use the formula E=h(c/lambda). E is the energy of the wave, h is plank's constant, c is the speed of light (3x10^8), and lambda is the frequency. Have fun! ^_^


Why is ultraviolet radiation more harmful than infrared waves?

Ultraviolet radiation has higher energy levels than infrared waves. This higher energy can break chemical bonds in cells, leading to potential DNA damage and increasing the risk of skin cancer or other health effects. Infrared waves, on the other hand, have lower energy and primarily cause heating effects without the same level of cellular damage.


What type of electromagnetic wave has highest energy a ultraviolet wave or an infrared wave?

Infrared radiation has a lower frequency than optical light as it is below the red end of the spectrum. "Infra" means below, making "infrared" meaning "below red. On the other hand, ultraviolet radiation has a higher frequency than optical light as it is above the violet end of the spectrum. "Ultra" means "above or greater", making ultraviolet meaning "above violet". The answer to your question would be: ultraviolet radiation has more electromagnetic energy than infrared radiation.


Do microwaves have more or less energy than radio waves?

Microwaves have more energy than radio waves. They have shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies, which results in more energy being carried by microwaves compared to radio waves.


Why can UV break apart molecules and IR only speeds up the molecules vibrations?

Ultraviolet waves have shorter wavelengths than Infrared waves. Since the relationship between wavelength and frequency is inversely proportional, UV waves have a much higher frequency than IR waves. IR waves have a frequency around 1012 Hertz, while UV waves' frequencies are around 1018 Hz. Thus, UV waves are more powerful than IR waves and can cause binds between molecules to break much more easily than IR waves.