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Posted by Reed on Friday, September 10, 2010 at 11:44pm.

Does infrared radiation or ultraviolet radiation have wavelengths that are shorter than visible light?
My answer is ultraviolet radiation. I am really sure about this one. Am I correct?

Science - DrBob222, Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 12:28am
Yes, UV light has shorter wavelengths than visible light; IR light has longer wavelengths than visible light. UV light is more energetic, visible is next, IR has the smallest energy of the three.

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