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Which one of the following combinations is the correct ascending order of electromagnetic waves in terms of wavelength?
- Gamma-rays, visible light, microwaves
- Microwaves, visible light, gamma-rays
- Gamma-rays, microwaves, visible light
- Microwaves, gamma-rays, visible light
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Gamma-rays, visible light, microwaves
Reason — Wavelength of gamma rays is less than 0.01 nm, wavelength of visible light ranges from 400 to 800 nm and of microwave ranges from 1 mm to 1 m.
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