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Electromagnetic radiation of highest frequency is

A

infrared rdiations

B

`gamma-` rays

C

radio waves

D

X-rays

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The correct Answer is:
B
Electromagnetic radiations in the order of increasing frequencies is given by
`u _("radio") lt u _("micro") lt u _("infrared") lt u _("visible") lt u _("ultraviolet") lt u _("X-rays") lt u _(gamma-"rays")`
Therefore , `gamma`-rays have the highest frequency.
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