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Question 12

The diagram shows the regions of the electromagnetic spectrum ordered by increasing frequency from left to right.

Radio WavesPInfraredVisible LightQX-raysR
Lowest frequencyHighest frequency

Which row correctly identifies the parts P, Q and R of the electromagnetic spectrum?

A

P: ultraviolet, Q: microwaves, R: gamma rays

B

P: microwaves, Q: ultraviolet, R: gamma rays

C

P: microwaves, Q: gamma rays, R: ultraviolet

D

P: infrared, Q: ultraviolet, R: gamma rays

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