Which is the correct 'ascending order' in which the following photons are arranged according to their energy?
Correct answer: A. Microwaves, Ultraviolet rays, Gamma rays
- A. Microwaves, Ultraviolet rays, Gamma rays
- B. Gamma rays, Ultraviolet rays, Microwaves
- C. Gamma rays, Microwaves, Ultraviolet rays
- D. Ultraviolet rays, Gamma rays, Microwaves
Explanation
•Gamma rays have the highest energy among these options. They are associated with extremely high-frequency electromagnetic waves and are produced by nuclear reactions and radioactive decay.•Microwaves have lower energy than both gamma rays and microwaves. They are a type of radio wave with longer wavelengths and lower energy than gamma rays.•Ultraviolet rays have intermediate energy. They are part of the electromagnetic spectrum with shorter wavelengths than visible light and are often associated with effects like sunburn.So, the correct order from lowest to highest energy is microwaves, Ultraviolet rays, and Gamma rays (option A).
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