Chapter 11, Problem 1RCQ

What is the principal difference between a radio wave and light? Between light and an X-ray?

To determine

The principal difference between a radio wave and light and light and X-ray.

Answer to Problem 1RCQ

Radio waves are electromagnetic waves with low frequency compared to the light waves and the X-rays are electromagnetic waves with high frequency compared to the light waves.

Explanation of Solution

Vibrating Electric fields and magnetic fields together creates electromagnetic fields.

The electromagnetic waves in a frequency which is visible by Human eyes are called visible lights.

The light waves and radio waves are electromagnetic waves with different frequencies. The radio waves are low frequency, low energy waves compared to the light waves.

The X-rays are electromagnetic waves with high frequency and high energy waves compared to the light waves.

Conclusion:

Radio waves are electromagnetic waves with low frequency compared to the light waves and the X-rays are electromagnetic waves with high frequency compared to the light waves.