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COMEDK · Physics · 24. Electromagnetic Waves

The correct arrangement in increasing order of wavelength of X-rays, UV rays, microwave is

  1. A microwave, \(\mathrm{X}\)-rays, UV rays
  2. B UV rays, \(\mathrm{X}\) - rays, microwave
  3. C X-rays, UV rays, microwave
  4. D microwave, UV rays, X-rays
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(C) X-rays, UV rays, microwave

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The electromagnetic spectrum in order of increasing wavelength is: Gamma rays, X-rays, Ultraviolet (UV) rays, Visible light, Infrared rays, Microwaves, and Radio waves. Comparing the given types of radiation: 1. X-rays have the shortest wavelength. 2. UV rays have a longer…