75103
AssignmentMultiple Choice

Properties of Waves

Question 75103 • (OC27) Earth/Space Sci-2001310-S2-Nelson

What order shows increasing frequency for gamma rays, microwaves, visible light, and X-rays?

Answer
A
gamma rays, X-rays, visible light, microwaves
B
microwaves, visible light, X-rays, gamma rays
C
visible light, gamma rays, microwaves, X-rays
D
X-rays, microwaves, gamma rays, visible light

Explanation

Electromagnetic waves increase in frequency in this order: microwaves, visible light, X-rays, then gamma rays. Gamma rays have the highest frequency, while microwaves have the lowest. Therefore, choice B gives the increasing-frequency order.

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