Question

using the diagram above, how do x - ray and visible light waves differ?
x - rays have a shorter wavelength, higher frequency, and higher energy than visible light waves.
x - rays have a longer wavelength, higher frequency, and lower energy than visible light waves.
x - rays have a longer wavelength, lower frequency, and lower energy than visible light waves.
x - rays have a shorter wavelength, higher frequency, and lower energy than visible light waves.

Explanation:

In the electromagnetic spectrum, X - rays have shorter wavelengths than visible light. According to the wave - particle duality and the equations $c = \lambda
u$ (where $c$ is the speed of light, $\lambda$ is wavelength, and $
u$ is frequency) and $E=h
u$ (where $E$ is energy and $h$ is Planck's constant), shorter wavelength means higher frequency and higher energy.

Answer:

X - rays have a shorter wavelength, higher frequency, and higher energy than visible light waves.