Electromagnetic Waves · Class 12 · CBSE · Science Physics
Which of the following lists the electromagnetic spectrum in order of increasing wavelength? [Previous Year NEET]
Practice question from Electromagnetic Waves (Class 12 · CBSE · Science Physics), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
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Which of the following lists the electromagnetic spectrum in order of increasing wavelength? [Previous Year NEET]
- A.Gamma rays, X-rays, ultraviolet, visible, infrared, microwaves, radio wavesCorrect answer
- B.Radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible, ultraviolet, X-rays, gamma rays
- C.Visible, infrared, microwaves, radio, ultraviolet, X-rays, gamma
- D.Microwaves, radio waves, infrared, visible, gamma, X-rays, ultraviolet
Solution
Shortest wavelength is gamma; longest is radio.
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