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Gamma rays have the longest wavelength.
Gamma rays have the longest wavelength.
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The correct option is B False
Gamma rays have the shortest wavelength. The table below shows the different types of radiation and its corresponding wavelengths. Types of Radiation Wavelength Radio waves < 20 cm Micro waves 0.3 mm - 20 cm Infrared waves 800 nm - 0.3 mm Visible light rays 400 nm - 800 nm Ultraviolet rays 300 pm - 400 nm X-rays 3 pm - 300 pm Gamma rays < 3 pm
Gamma rays have the shortest wavelength. The table below shows the different types of radiation and its corresponding wavelengths. Types of Radiation Wavelength
| Radio waves | < 20 cm |
| Micro waves | 0.3 mm - 20 cm |
| Infrared waves | 800 nm - 0.3 mm |
| Visible light rays | 400 nm - 800 nm |
| Ultraviolet rays | 300 pm - 400 nm |
| X-rays | 3 pm - 300 pm |
| Gamma rays | < 3 pm |
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