(a) Give a list of at least five radiations, in the order of their increasing wavelength, which make up the complete electromagnetic spectrum.
(b) Name the radiation mentioned by you in part (a) which has the highest penetrating power.
(a) Give a list of at least five radiations, in the order of their increasing wavelength, which make up the complete electromagnetic spectrum.
(b) Name the radiation mentioned by you in part (a) which has the highest penetrating power.

The electromagnetic spectrum is organised in increasing order of wavelength.

(i)gamma rays

(ii)X – rays

(iii)Ultraviolet rays

(iv)Light that can be seen

(v)Infrared radiations

(b) Gamma rays are the most powerful penetrators.