Give an approximate range of wavelengths for each type of electromagneticradiation and summarize the characteristics and/orthe uses of each.a. gamma rays b. X-raysc. ultraviolet radiation d. visible lighte. infrared radiation f. microwave radiationg. radio waves

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Give an approximate range of wavelengths for each type of electromagnetic
radiation and summarize the characteristics and/or
the uses of each.
a. gamma rays b. X-rays
c. ultraviolet radiation d. visible light
e. infrared radiation f. microwave radiation
g. radio waves

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