Which of the following groups is arranged in order of increasing wavelength?
A) infrared, ultraviolet, microwaves
B) x rays, visible, infrared
C) gamma rays, ultraviolet, x rays
D) microwaves, gamma rays, visible
E) infrared, ultraviolet, gamma rays

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The wavelength of electromagnetic radiation decreases as the frequency increases. X rays have the shortest wavelength, followed by visible light, and then infrared radiation. Therefore, option B has the correct order of increasing wavelength.

Which of the Following Groups Is Arranged in Order of Increasing