Electromagnetic spectrum in ascending order of wavelength along with approximate numerical values:
- Gamma rays: Wavelengths range from less than 0.01 nanometers to about 10 picometers (pm).
- X-rays: Wavelengths range from about 0.01 to 10 nanometers.
- UV (Ultraviolet): Wavelengths range from about 10 to 400 nanometres.
- Visible: Wavelengths range from about 400 to 700 nanometers.
- Infrared: Wavelengths range from about 700 nanometers to 1 millimeter.
- Microwaves: Wavelengths range from about 1 millimeter to 1 meter.
- Radio and TV waves: Wavelengths are typically greater than 1 meter.
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