Which of the following correctly compares UV rays and x-rays?

A) X-rays have the same wavelength as UV rays.

B) UV rays have the same energy as X-rays.

C) X-rays have a higher frequency.

D) UV rays have lower energy.

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Chemistry

Gabriella Haney

14 September, 16:51

Which of the following correctly compares UV rays and x-rays?

A) X-rays have the same wavelength as UV rays.

B) UV rays have the same energy as X-rays.

C) X-rays have a higher frequency.

D) UV rays have lower energy.

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Isabela Ashley · Answer 1

UV rays and X-rays are electromagnetic waves (do not require material medium for transmission). They are part of the electromagnetic spectrum and travel with the speed of light (3*10^8 m/s). In this case i believe the answer is C, X-rays have a higher frequency compared to UV rays.

Patrick Whitehead · Answer 2

The total amount of energy before and after a chemical reaction is the same. Thus, energy is A. conserved. B. created. C. destroyed. D. the same as mass.

Which of the following correctly compares UV rays and x-rays?A) X-rays have the same wavelength as UV rays.B) UV rays have the same energy as X-rays.C) X-rays have a higher frequency.D) UV rays have lower energy.

Which of the following correctly compares UV rays and x-rays?

A) X-rays have the same wavelength as UV rays.

B) UV rays have the same energy as X-rays.

C) X-rays have a higher frequency.

D) UV rays have lower energy.