Waves the electromagnetic spectrum

1 mark · Easy

Which option gives the correct order of electromagnetic waves by increasing frequency?

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Correct option: Radio waves, microwaves, visible light, X-rays

Common mistakes: Selecting options with incorrect order

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B1 · 1 mark · Correct option selected for increasing frequency.

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The correct order by increasing frequency is: radio waves (lowest), microwaves, visible light, X-rays (highest of these).