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Which sources of light have the least amount of energy ? With the greatest amount of energy ? Why ?

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Answer:

The order of energy from least to greatest is: microwaves, infrared, red, ultraviolet, and gamma waves

Explanation:

The energy of an electromagnetic wave is directly proportional to its frequency. This means that the greater the frequency, the greater the energy. The amount of energy a wave has is determined by using the formula:

E =  h ν ,

where:  

E  is energy in Joules,  h  is Planck's constant, and  ν  (pronounced noo) is frequency in  Hz .

As you can see in the diagram below, the order of energy from least to greatest is as given in your list: microwaves, infrared, red, ultraviolet, and gamma waves.

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