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Which sequence lists electromagnetic radiation in order of increasing energy, from lowest to highest?

Correct answer C. Radio, infrared, visible, ultraviolet, X-ray, gamma ray

Explanation

Photon energy rises as wavelength shortens, so the order runs from radio waves through infrared, visible light, ultraviolet and X-rays up to gamma rays.

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