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If λv, λx and λm represent the wavelengths of visible light, X-rays and microwaves respectively, thenλm > λx > λvλm > λv > λxλv > λx > λmλv > λm > λx

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If λv, λx and λm represent the wavelengths of visible light, X-rays and microwaves respectively, thenλm > λx > λvλm > λv > λxλv > λx > λmλv > λm > λx

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The correct order of wavelengths from largest to smallest is λm > λv > λx. This is because microwaves have the longest wavelength, followed by visible light, and then X-rays which have the shortest wavelength.

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