Which of the Following Is the Correct Order of Wavelengths

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct order of wavelengths from lowest to highest energy?

• A) radio waves, microwaves, ultraviolet radiation, X-rays, gamma rays
• B) gamma rays, X-rays, ultraviolet radiation, microwaves, radio waves
• C) radio waves, ultraviolet radiation, microwaves, X-rays, gamma rays
• D) gamma rays, ultraviolet radiation, X-rays, microwaves, radio waves
• E) radio waves, ultraviolet radiation, X-rays, gamma rays, microwaves

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Definitions:

Centi-

A prefix in the metric system denoting one hundredth (1/100) of a unit.

1/100

A numerical representation often used to denote one percent or a fraction of a whole.

Milli-

A prefix in the metric system denoting a factor of one thousandth (1/1000) of the unit it precedes.

Metric System

A system of measurements that uses the base function of 10.