Question

jasmine is working on a science project about electromagnetic waves. she needs to choose a wave type with the shortest wavelength. the wave should penetrate materials to detect tiny structures inside a rock sample. based on her needs, which part of the electromagnetic spectrum should she choose? x - rays radio waves infrared light microwaves

Explanation:

X - rays have shorter wavelengths compared to radio waves, infrared light, and microwaves. Shorter - wavelength electromagnetic waves generally have more energy and better penetration ability. X - rays are commonly used in medical imaging (e.g., X - ray radiography) and in detecting internal structures in materials (like in non - destructive testing of materials), which aligns with Jasmine's need to detect tiny structures inside a rock sample. Radio waves have the longest wavelength among the options, infrared light has a longer wavelength than X - rays, and microwaves also have a longer wavelength than X - rays.

Answer:

X - rays