Which of the following sequences of electromagnetic radiation is correct in order of increasing energy
A)gamma rays, X-rays, infrared, radio
B)radio, microwave, gamma rays, UV
C)visible, UV, X-rays, gamma rays
D)visible, microwave, radio, infrared
E)infrared, visible, radio, X-rays

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The energy of electromagnetic radiation increases from radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, to gamma rays. Option C correctly orders these from lower to higher energy: visible, UV, X-rays, gamma rays.

Which of the Following Sequences of Electromagnetic Radiation Is Correct