Arrange the following in the ascending order of wavelength:
A. Gamma rays $\left(\lambda_1\right)$
B. $x$ - rays $\left(\lambda_2\right)$
C. Infrared waves $\left(\lambda_3\right)$
D. Microwaves $\left(\lambda_4\right)$
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
Solution
<p>Wavelengths are as</p>
<p>Gamma rays $<1 \mathrm{~nm}$</p>
<p>x-ray < $(1-10)$ nm</p>
<p>Infrared $<(700-10^5) \mathrm{~nm}$</p>
<p>Microwave $<(10^5-10^8) \mathrm{~nm}$</p>
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Subject: Physics · Chapter: Electromagnetic Waves · Topic: EM Spectrum
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