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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Electromagnetic Waves

Question 6 • (OC27) Earth/Space Sci-2001310-S2-Nelson

Which order shows decreasing wavelength?

Answer
A
gamma → ultraviolet → infrared → radio
B
infrared → gamma → radio → ultraviolet
C
radio → infrared → ultraviolet → gamma
D
ultraviolet → radio → infrared → gamma

Explanation

The electromagnetic spectrum in order of decreasing wavelength goes from longest to shortest: radio, infrared, visible, ultraviolet, X-rays, then gamma rays. Therefore, radio → infrared → ultraviolet → gamma is in decreasing wavelength order. Gamma rays have the shortest wavelength, while radio waves have the longest.

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