Question 35
Electromagnetic SpectrumWhich of the following statements is TRUE of ultra-violet, visible and infra-red rays?
- A.They are all electromagnetic waves with the same wavelength
- B.Ultra-violet rays have shorter wavelengths than infra-red rays and produce fluorescence
- C.Infra-red rays have shorter wavelengths than visible light and produce the sensation of heat
- D.The wavelengths increase in the sequence: visible, ultra-violet, infra-red
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (Ultra-violet rays have shorter wavelengths than infra-red rays and produce fluorescence)
Explanation
Ultraviolet has a shorter wavelength than visible light and infra-red, and it makes some substances fluoresce.