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Standard X
Physics
Gamma Rays
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In the order of increasing frequency, the electromagnetic spectrum may be arranged as
  1. Gamma rays, X-rays, visible light, radio waves
  2. X-rays, gamma rays, visible light, radio waves
  3. Radio waves, visible light, gamma rays, X-rays
  4. Radio waves, visible light, X-rays, gamma rays

A
X-rays, gamma rays, visible light, radio waves
B
Gamma rays, X-rays, visible light, radio waves
C
Radio waves, visible light, gamma rays, X-rays
D
Radio waves, visible light, X-rays, gamma rays
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The correct option is C Radio waves, visible light, X-rays, gamma rays
The electromagnetic spectrum is a continuum of all electromagnetic waves arranged according to frequency and wavelength. As shown in the image the order of increasing frequency is : Radio waves, Visible light, X-rays and Gamma rays.
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