Which of the following sequences of electromagnetic radiation is CORRECT,in order of increasing energy of the photons (or quanta)?
A) visible light, microwave, radio waves, infrared rays
B) radio waves, microwaves, gamma rays, UV radiation
C) visible light, UV radiation, X-rays, gamma rays
D) gamma rays, radio waves, X-rays, infrared rays

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The sequence of electromagnetic radiation in choice C is correct because it goes from lower energy to higher energy. Visible light has lower energy than UV radiation, which in turn has lower energy than X-rays, and then finally gamma rays have the highest energy.

Which of the Following Sequences of Electromagnetic Radiation Is CORRECT,in