Arrange the following in the ascending order of wavelength : (A) Gamma rays (λ 1 ) (B) x-ray (λ 2 ) (C) Infrared waves (λ 3 ) (D) Microwaves (λ 4 ) Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

Physics · Electromagnetic Waves

JEE Main 2024 — 4 April, Shift 2 — Question 34

Arrange the following in the ascending order of wavelength : (A) Gamma rays $\left(\lambda_{1}\right)$ (B) x-ray $\left(\lambda_{2}\right)$ (C) Infrared waves $\left(\lambda_{3}\right)$ (D) Microwaves $\left(\lambda_{4}\right)$ Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

Option A:
$\lambda_{4}<\lambda_{3}<\lambda_{1}<\lambda_{2}$
Option B:
$\lambda_{4}<\lambda_{3}<\lambda_{2}<\lambda_{1}$
Option C:
$\lambda_{1}<\lambda_{2}<\lambda_{3}<\lambda_{4}$
Correct
Option D:
$\lambda_{2}<\lambda_{1}<\lambda_{4}<\lambda_{3}$

Answer: C

Step-by-step solution

$\lambda_{1}<\lambda_{2}<\lambda_{3}<\lambda_{4}$

Answer key and solution verified before publishing.

Practise Electromagnetic Waves

Start with this question, then two more from the same chapter — with a tutor that explains every step. Free.

Solve a similar one free

Exam: JEE Main 2024
Paper: 4 April, Shift 2
Subject: Physics
Chapter: Electromagnetic Waves
Topic: Properties of EM Waves and Electromagnetic Spectrum