Question

based on the data, which statement is the most accurate conclusion about the relationship between wave properties and applications?
all types of electromagnetic waves can be used for medical purposes.
waves with longer wavelengths are typically used for medical imaging.
as wavelength increases, the energy of the waves also increases.
gamma rays have the shortest wavelength and are used in medical applications requiring the highest energy.

Explanation:

• Option 1: Only X - Rays and Gamma Rays (not all types) are shown as having medical uses in the table.
• Option 2: X - Rays (shorter wavelength than Infrared and Radio waves) are used for medical imaging, so this is incorrect.
• Option 3: Energy \(E=\frac{hc}{\lambda}\) (where \(h\) is Planck's constant, \(c\) is the speed of light, and \(\lambda\) is wavelength). As \(\lambda\) increases, \(E\) decreases.
• Option 4: Gamma Rays have the highest energy (as per the table) and from \(E = \frac{hc}{\lambda}\), higher energy means shorter wavelength.

Answer:

Gamma rays have the shortest wavelength and are used in medical applications requiring the highest energy.