Question

Rank the following types of electromagnetic radiation in order of increasing wavelength (short to long).

a) visible
b) ultraviolet
c) microwave
d) gamma
e) radio

Answer 1

The electromagnetic radiation types arranged from shortest to longest wavelength are gamma rays, ultraviolet, visible light, microwaves, and radio waves.

Step-by-step explanation:

To rank the types of electromagnetic radiation in order of increasing wavelength (that is, from shorter to longer wavelengths), we can use our knowledge of the electromagnetic spectrum. The spectrum, in order of increasing wavelength, is: gamma rays, X-rays, ultraviolet (UV), visible light, infrared, microwaves, and finally, radio waves.

Based on this ordering, the correct sequence from shortest to longest wavelength for the given types of electromagnetic radiation is:

1. 
   
3. Gamma (gamma)
4. 
   
6. Ultraviolet (ultraviolet)
7. 
   
9. Visible (visible)
10. 
    
12. Microwave (microwave)
13. 
    
15. Radio (radio)