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The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all possible frequencies of electromagnetic radiation. The "electromagnetic spectrum" of an object is the characteristic distribution of electromagnetic radiation emitted or absorbed by that particular object.
The electromagnetic spectrum extends from low frequencies used for modern radio communication to gamma radiation at the short-wavelength (high-frequency) end, thereby covering wavelengths from thousands of kilometers down to a fraction of the size of an atom. It is for this reason that the electromagnetic spectrum is highly studied for spectroscopic purposes to characterize matter. The limit for long wavelength is the size of the universe itself, while it is thought that the short wavelength limit is in the vicinity of the Planck length, although in principle the spectrum is infinite and continuous.
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What is the most important light in the visible light spectrum?
red and violet
Is visible light a major part of the EM spectrum?
It is certainly a very important part, but it is not a major part; 'visible light' makes up only a tiny part of the EM spectrum.
Does the spectrum of light from a star have no gaps?
No, a spectrum of light with no gaps can not be achieved.
What is the scientific notation for finding the wavelength of blue light?
To find the wavelength of blue light, simply look at an electromagnetic spectrum, specifically the visible light portion. Blue light corresponds to a wavelength of around 475 nm.
What is the small part of the light spectrum that you can see - called?
Visible light spectrum.
What is Visible light only a small portion of?
the light spectrum
Which of these statements about the EM spectrum is false?
Most of the EM spectrum is visible light.
What type of light spectrum can you absorb?
Every spectrum of light can be absorbed with the right materials.
What is a spectrum light?
Most of the electromagnetic spectrum is not visible.
What is spectrum light?
Most of the electromagnetic spectrum is not visible.
Is it true or false that you can see most of the light in the spectrum?
False. People can only see the Visible Light spectrum, which is only a small section of the overall light spectrum.
Is light part of the radio spectrum?
No, light is not part of the radio spectrum. But, both the radio spectrum and light are part of the electromagnetic spectrum. The electromagnetic spectrum is a range of frequencies from very low to very high. Light frequencies are higher than radio frequencies but both are the same kind of thing.
