Question

what order shows increasing frequency for gamma rays, microwaves, visible light, and x - rays?
o gamma rays, x - rays, visible light, microwaves
o microwaves, visible light, x - rays, gamma rays
o visible light, gamma rays, microwaves, x - rays
o x - rays, microwaves, gamma rays, visible light

Explanation:

The relationship between frequency ($f$) and wavelength ($\lambda$) is given by the formula $c = f\lambda$, where $c$ is the speed of light (a constant). So, $f=\frac{c}{\lambda}$. This means that as the wavelength decreases, the frequency increases. Looking at the wavelength values: microwaves have a relatively long wavelength ($10^{-2}$ meters), visible light has a shorter wavelength ($0.5\times10^{-6}$ meters), X - rays have an even shorter wavelength ($10^{-10}$ meters), and gamma rays have the shortest wavelength ($10^{-12}$ meters).

Answer:

microwaves, visible light, X - rays, gamma rays