ICSEClass XPhysicsSpectrum01 Mark2025 Easy

QQuestion

Which one of the following combinations is the correct ascending order of electromagnetic waves in terms of wavelength?

(a) Gamma-rays, visible light, microwaves

(b) Microwaves, visible light, gamma-rays

(c) Gamma-rays, microwaves, visible light

(d) Microwaves, gamma-rays, visible light

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Answer

(a) Gamma-rays, visible light, microwaves

Explanation:

Wavelength of gamma rays is less than 0.01 nm, wavelength of visible light ranges from 400 to 800 nm and of microwave ranges from 1 mm to 1 m.

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