Arrange the following in the ascending order of wavelength ( ) : Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
- 4 < 3 < 2 < 1
- 4 < 2 < 3 < 1
- 3 < 4 < 2 < 1
- 4 < 3 < 1 < 2
Answer
(2) 4 < 2 < 3 < 1
Solution
As per NCERT, wavelength decreases as frequency increases (c= ):
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X-rays < ultraviolet < infrared < microwaves
4< 2< 3< 1
Answer: (2)