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Question
Arrange the following electromagnetic wave in the order of their increasing wavelength:
(a) γ- rays
(b) Microwaves
(c) X-rays
(d) Radio waves
Solution
The ranges of electromagnetic waves are given below:
(a)y-rays = <10ˉ³ nm
(b) Microwaves = 0.1 m to 1 mm
(c) x-rays = 1 nm to 10ˉ³ nm
(d) Radio waves = >0.1 m
Electromagnetic waves in the order of their increasing wavelength are
(a)y-rays
(b) x-rays
(c) Microwaves
(d) Radio waves
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