Solving a Question: I Thought it Was D!

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Hi,

So, I attached the question below.

I thought the answer was D but the book says it is A.

I thought it was D because I thought, well, I don't know, by convention, longest wavelengths and thus shorter frequencies, are to the left.

Thanks!
 
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  • Textbook page showing a line emission spectrum diagram with a vertical stack of horizontal lines, the lowest line labelled X, and four answer options A to D about the frequency and wavelength of line X.
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So sorry it is rotated. My computer refuses to rotate it!