Which of these sequences of electromagnetic radiation is correct, in order of increasing energy of the photons (or quanta)?
A) visible light, microwave, radio wave, infrared
B) radio wave, microwave, gamma ray, UV
C) visible light, UV radiation, X-ray, gamma ray
D) gamma ray, radio wave, X-rays, infrared

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The energy of electromagnetic radiation increases from radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet (UV), X-rays, to gamma rays. Thus, the sequence from visible light, UV radiation, X-ray, to gamma ray correctly orders these types of radiation by increasing energy.

Which of These Sequences of Electromagnetic Radiation Is Correct, in Order