Question

Arrange the different types of electromagnetic radiation by wavelength. Only include the items that are forms of electromagnetic radiation. 

longest wavelength shortest wavelength 

Answer 1

Electromagnetic magnetic waves contain electric and magnetic components acting perpendicular to each other. There are seven components of electromagnetic waves based on range of frequencies/ wavelegth.

The components electromagnetic radiation in the decreasing order of wavelength is as below

i) Radio waves [Longest wavelength]

ii) Microwaves

iii) Infrared(IR) radiations

iv) Visible light

v) Ultraviolet(UV) light

vi) X-rays

vii) Gamma rays [Shortest wavelength]