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Question 12 • Physical Science

Which types of electromagnetic waves have wavelengths that are longer than those of visible light but shorter than those of microwaves?

Answer
A
gamma rays
B
infrared light
C
X-rays
D
radio waves

Explanation

In the electromagnetic spectrum, wavelengths increase in this order: gamma rays, X-rays, visible light, infrared, microwaves, and radio waves. Infrared light has wavelengths longer than visible light but shorter than microwaves, so the correct choice is infrared light.

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