Single Choice

X-rays, gamma rays and microwaves travelling in vacuum have

ASame wavelength but different velocities
BSame frequency but different velocities
CSame velocity but different wavelengths
Correct Answer
DSame velocity and same frequency

Solution

In a vacuum, all light travels the same speed irrespective of the wavelength or frequency of the wave. Gamma radiation has a smaller wavelength and larger frequency, radio waves a smaller frequency and larger wavelength.
So, $$x-$$rays, gamma rays and microwaves traveling in vacuum have the same velocity but different wavelengths.

Option $$(C)$$ is correct.


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