Multiple Choice
Which of the following correctly lists the order of colors in the visible spectrum from shortest to longest wavelength?
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9. Quantum Mechanics
Electromagnetic Spectrum
Multiple Choice
Which of the following lists the regions of the electromagnetic spectrum in order of increasing frequency, ending with gamma rays?
A
Radio waves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, gamma rays
B
Visible light, infrared, ultraviolet, radio waves, gamma rays
C
Gamma rays, ultraviolet, visible light, infrared, radio waves
D
Infrared, radio waves, visible light, ultraviolet, gamma rays
Verified step by step guidance1
Recall that the electromagnetic spectrum is ordered by frequency from lowest to highest as follows: radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.
Identify the position of each type of radiation in the spectrum based on their frequency. Radio waves have the lowest frequency, and gamma rays have the highest frequency.
Compare the given options to see which list correctly orders the regions from lowest frequency to highest frequency, ending with gamma rays.
Check that the sequence starts with radio waves (lowest frequency), followed by infrared, then visible light, then ultraviolet, and finally gamma rays (highest frequency).
Confirm that the correct answer matches this order: Radio waves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, gamma rays.
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