Physics Alternating Current PMDC Conceptual Practice
PMDC Verified Question 15 of 127
Which of the following lists correctly arranges electromagnetic waves in order of increasing frequency (or decreasing wavelength)?
A
Radio waves \( \rightarrow \) Gamma rays \( \rightarrow \) Ultraviolet \( \rightarrow \) Infrared
B
Ultraviolet \( \rightarrow \) Gamma rays \( \rightarrow \) Radio waves \( \rightarrow \) Infrared
C
Radio waves \( \rightarrow \) Infrared \( \rightarrow \) Ultraviolet \( \rightarrow \) Gamma rays
D
Ultraviolet \( \rightarrow \) Infrared \( \rightarrow \) Radio waves \( \rightarrow \) Gamma rays
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Official Correct Choice:
Option C: Radio waves \( \rightarrow \) Infrared \( \rightarrow \) Ultraviolet \( \rightarrow \) Gamma rays
Concept:

This question covers the organization of the electromagnetic spectrum by frequency and wavelength.

Solution:

The correct order of the electromagnetic spectrum from lowest frequency (longest wavelength) to highest frequency (shortest wavelength) is:

$$\text{Radio waves} < \text{Microwaves} < \text{Infrared} < \text{Visible Light} < \text{Ultraviolet} < \text{X-rays} < \text{Gamma rays}$$

Thus, the sequence Radio waves \( \rightarrow \) Infrared \( \rightarrow \) Ultraviolet \( \rightarrow \) Gamma rays is correctly arranged in order of increasing frequency.

Why other options are incorrect:

  • Other sequences place high-frequency waves (like gamma rays) before lower-frequency waves (like infrared or ultraviolet), violating the order of increasing frequency.

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