everyday science MCQ #49640

The correct order of the electromagnetic spectrum from lowest to highest frequency is:

everyday science MCQ #49640

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The correct order of the electromagnetic spectrum from lowest to highest frequency is:

    • A) gamma, X-ray, UV, visible, IR, microwave, radio
    • B) radio, microwave, IR, visible, UV, X-ray, gamma
    • C) visible, UV, IR, radio, X-ray, microwave, gamma
    • D) X-ray, gamma, UV, visible, IR, microwave, radio

    Answer: radio, microwave, IR, visible, UV, X-ray, gamma

    Explanation: The electromagnetic spectrum ordered from lowest to highest frequency is: radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays. Frequency and wavelength are inversely related, so this order also runs from longest to shortest wavelength.