Refer to the figure above and then answer the question that follows.
-Which of the following statements is true?
A) The shortest wavelength of light is the ultraviolet ray, which is the highest in energy.
B) The longest wavelength of light is the ultraviolet ray, which is the highest in energy.
C) The shortest wavelength of light is the visible light, which is the highest in energy.
D) The shortest wavelength of light is the infrared ray, which is the highest in energy.
E) The longest wavelength of light is the infrared ray, which is the highest in energy.

Question

Refer to the figure above and then answer the question that follows.
-Which of the following statements is true?
A) The shortest wavelength of light is the ultraviolet ray, which is the highest in energy. 
B) The longest wavelength of light is the ultraviolet ray, which is the highest in energy. 
C) The shortest wavelength of light is the visible light, which is the highest in energy. 
D) The shortest wavelength of light is the infrared ray, which is the highest in energy. 
E) The longest wavelength of light is the infrared ray, which is the highest in energy.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The shortest wavelength of light is indeed the ultraviolet ray, which carries the highest energy among the options provided. Light's energy is inversely proportional to its wavelength; shorter wavelengths mean higher energy.

Refer to the Figure Above and Then Answer the Question