Which other type of electromagnetic wave will strip away electrons from the zinc plate? and why? a) microwaves will strip electrons because we know these waves heat things up. b) radio waves will strip away electrons because they are not a form of visible light. c) x-ray radiation will strip away electrons because it has a shorter wavelength and therefore more energy. d) infrared radiation will strip away electrons because it is has a lower frequency and therefore more energy than visible light.