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Question

Which one of the following types of radiation has the shortest wavelength?

The correct answer is

Ultraviolet (UV)

Correct Answer

Option 4: Ultraviolet (UV)

1. Order of Wavelength (Longest to Shortest) When electromagnetic radiations are arranged in order from the longest wavelength to the shortest wavelength, their sequence is as follows:

Radio waves (Longest wavelength)

Infrared (IR)

Visible light

Ultraviolet (UV) (Shortest wavelength among the given options)

2. Analysis of Options

Radio waves: It has the longest wavelength.

Infrared (IR): Its wavelength is longer than visible light.

Light (Visible Light): Its wavelength is longer than ultraviolet.

Ultraviolet (UV): Its wavelength is the shortest compared to all three: radio waves, infrared, and visible light.

Conclusion: Out of the four given options, Ultraviolet (UV) radiation has the shortest wavelength.

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