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What type of electromagnetic wave do humans see?

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Human eye can see light rays only. Most probably the vise verse is true. The electromagnetic rays that are seen by the human eye are called as light rays. It is from violet to red colors. Ultraviolet and infrared rays are not seen by human eye.

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A small range of electromagnetic waves, called "visible light".

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