Electromagnetic Spectrum Frequency Comparison – Rankers Physics
Topic: Waves
Subtopic: Waves and its Characteristics

Electromagnetic Spectrum Frequency Comparison

The correct relation between frequencies of x-rays, \( \gamma\)-rays, heat rays and radio waves :
\(\gamma\)-rays < x-rays < heat rays = radio waves
\(\gamma\)-rays > x-rays > heat rays = radio waves
\(\gamma\)-rays > x-rays > heat rays > radio waves
\(\gamma\)-rays < x-rays < heat rays < radio waves

Solution:

The electromagnetic spectrum in order of decreasing wavelength (and thus increasing frequency) is: Radio waves < Heat rays (Infrared) < X-rays \nu_x > \nu_{\text{heat}} > \nu_{\text{radio}}\).

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