Which of the following is the correct sequence of increasing wavelength? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is the correct sequence of increasing wavelength?
A. X-rays < Gamma < Radio < Infrared
B. Radio < Infrared < X-rays < Gamma
C. Infrared < Radio < X-rays < Gamma
D. Gamma rays < X-rays < Infrared < Radio
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
EM spectrum: Gamma (0.1 m). Increasing wavelength: Gamma, X-ray, IR, Radio.

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