Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Electromagnetic Waves

Question:

Arrange the following electromagnetic waves in decreasing order of their wavelength respectively.

A. Gamma Rays
B. UV Rays
C. Infrared Rays
D. X-Rays
E. Microwaves

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

E>B>D>A>C

E>C>D>B>A

E>C>B>D>A

A>D>B>C>E

Correct Answer:

E>C>B>D>A

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → E>C>B>D>A

Microwaves (longest wavelength)

Infrared Rays

UV Rays (Ultraviolet Rays)

X-Rays

Gamma Rays (shortest wavelength)

Thus, the correct decreasing order of the wavelengths is:

E. Microwaves > C. Infrared Rays > B. UV Rays > D. X-Rays > A. Gamma Rays