MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #973

A gamma ray photon has higher energy than visible light. What property accounts for this difference?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #973

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A gamma ray photon has higher energy than visible light. What property accounts for this difference?

    • A) Higher frequency
    • B) Greater amplitude
    • C) Shorter wavelength
    • D) Both A and C

    Answer: Both A and C

    Explanation: Gamma rays have both higher frequency and shorter wavelength than visible light. Amplitude (B) relates to intensity, not energy per photon.