Which type of electromagnetic radiation has a shorter wavelength than visible light?
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Correct answer to question 172 (General Science): Ultraviolet
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Ultraviolet radiation sits just beyond violet light, with a shorter wavelength and higher energy than any visible colour. Infrared, microwaves, and radio waves all have longer wavelengths than visible light.
Updated: November 2026
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