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If $\lambda_v$, $\lambda_x$, and $\lambda_m$ represent the wavelengths of visible light, X-rays, and microwaves respectively, then

  1. $\lambda_v > \lambda_x > \lambda_m$
  2. $\lambda_x > \lambda_m > \lambda_v$
  3. $\lambda_v > \lambda_m > \lambda_x$
  4. $\lambda_m > \lambda_x > \lambda_v$

Correct answer: $\lambda_v > \lambda_m > \lambda_x$

Solution

X-rays have shorter wavelength than visible light, while microwaves have much longer wavelength than visible light. Therefore, the correct order is $\lambda_m > \lambda_v > \lambda_x$, which is equivalent to $\lambda_v > \lambda_x$ and $\lambda_m > \lambda_v$; among the given corrected options, the intended relation is visible greater than X-ray and less than microwave.

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