Which of the following is the correct sequence of electromagnetic waves arranged in their increasing order of wavelengths?

  1. Infrared < Microwaves < Radio waves
  2. UV rays < X rays < Gamma rays
  3. UV rays < Gamma rays < X rays
  4. Infrared < Radio waves < Microwaves

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Option 1 : Infrared < Microwaves < Radio waves
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The correct answer is option 1) i.e. Infrared, Microwaves, Radio waves

CONCEPT:

  • Electromagnetic spectrum: It is the arrangement of electromagnetic radiations according to their frequency or wavelength.
    • The electromagnetic spectrum has a range of frequencies, wavelengths, and photon energies.
    • Typically, electromagnetic waves travel at the speed of light in a vacuum
    • The electromagnetic spectrum is as follows: 

EXPLANATION:

  • From the electromagnetic spectrum, it is inferred that the wavelength increases in the order as Infrared < Microwaves < Radio waves. Therefore option 1 is correct. 

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