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Select the correct statement :

A

Ultraviolet light has a longer wavelength than infrared

B

Blue light has a higher frequency than x rays

C

Radio wave have higher frequency than gamma rays

D

Gamma rays have higher frequency than infrared waves

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To solve the question, we need to analyze the statements provided and determine which one is correct based on our understanding of the electromagnetic spectrum. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Electromagnetic Spectrum**: - The electromagnetic spectrum is a range of all the different frequencies of electromagnetic radiation. It includes gamma rays, X-rays, ultraviolet (UV) light, visible light, infrared (IR) radiation, microwaves, and radio waves. - The order of the electromagnetic spectrum from highest frequency to lowest frequency is: Gamma rays > X-rays > Ultraviolet > Visible Light (Violet > Blue > Green > Yellow > Orange > Red) > Infrared > Microwaves > Radio Waves. 2. **Analyzing Each Statement**: - **Statement 1**: "Ultraviolet light has a longer wavelength than Infrared radiation." - This statement is **incorrect**. Ultraviolet light has a shorter wavelength than infrared radiation. - **Statement 2**: "Blue light has a higher frequency than X-rays." - This statement is **incorrect**. X-rays have a higher frequency than blue light. - **Statement 3**: "Radio wave has a higher frequency than Gamma rays." - This statement is **incorrect**. Gamma rays have a much higher frequency than radio waves. - **Statement 4**: "Gamma rays have a higher frequency than Infrared rays." - This statement is **correct**. Gamma rays have a much higher frequency than infrared rays. 3. **Conclusion**: - The correct statement among the options provided is: **"Gamma rays have a higher frequency than Infrared rays."** ### Final Answer: The correct statement is: **"Gamma rays have a higher frequency than Infrared rays."** ---
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