Which of the following sequences is arranged in order from shorter wavelength to longer wavelength? Gamma rays, microwaves, visible, X-rays   Radio waves, light, heat, X-rays   Infrared, visible, ultraviolet, X-rays   X-rays, ultraviolet, visible, infrared

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Which of the following sequences is arranged in order from shorter wavelength to longer wavelength?

Gamma rays, microwaves, visible, X-rays
 
Radio waves, light, heat, X-rays
 
Infrared, visible, ultraviolet, X-rays
 
X-rays, ultraviolet, visible, infrared
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When discussing electromagnetic radiation, such as light or radio waves, the term "wavelength" refers to the separation between subsequent peaks or troughs in the wave pattern. This characteristic, which controls the waves' energy and frequency, is fundamental to all waves. Understanding electromagnetic wavelengths is essential in areas like optics and telecommunications because it allows us to harness and control these waves for a variety of uses.

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