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Choose the correct option related to wavelengths (λ) of different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum.

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Choose the correct option related to wavelengths (λ) of different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum.

Options

  • `λ_"x-rays" < λ_"micro waves" < λ_"radio waves" < λ_"visible"`

  • `λ_"visible" < λ_"X-rays" < λ_"radio waves" < λ_"micro waves"`

  • `λ_"radio waves" < λ_"micro waves" < λ_"visible" <λ_"X-rays"`

  • `λ_"visible" < λ_"micro waves" < λ_"radio waves" < λ_"X-rays"`

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Solution

`λ_"radio waves" < λ_"micro waves" < λ_"visible" <λ_"X-rays"`

Explanation:

∵ E = `(hc)/lambda`

The orderly arrangement of different parts of EM wave in decreasing order of wavelength is as follows:

`λ_"radio waves" > λ_"microwaves" > λ_"IR" > λ_"visible" > λ_"UV" > λ_"X-rays" > λ_"gamma"`

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