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Which of the following arrangements of the components of electromagnetic spectrum is in ascending order of wavelengths?

a.

Gamma rays, ultraviolet rays, X-rays, infra-red rays

b.

Infra-red rays, ultraviolet rays, X-rays, Gamma rays

c.

Gamma rays, X-rays, ultraviolet rays, infra-red rays

d.

Gamma rays, ultraviolet rays, infra-red rays, X-rays

Correct answer: C

Gamma rays, x-rays, ultraviolet rays infra-red rays are arranged in ascending order of wavelength. The full series of electromagnetic waves in ascending order of wavelength is gamma rays, x-rays, ultra-violet rays, infrared, microwaves and radio waves. Gamma rays have the shortest wavelength while radio waves have the longest wavelength.

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