State PCS PYQPrelims 2018

UPPCS · Question 62

Which of the following electro magnetic radiations has the maximum energy?

  1. Visible light
  2. Infrared rays
  3. Ultraviolet rays
  4. X-rays
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Answer: (D) X-rays

Explanation

Photon energy is proportional to frequency. Among the options, X-rays have the highest frequency and therefore the most energy (X-ray > UV > visible > infrared).