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Light, as we recall from Einstein's Theory of Relativity, always travels in a vacuum at a constant speed known as c (approximately 300,000 kilometers per second) BUT light also travels at slower speeds when it is not in a vacuum (which is perfectly logical because light interacts with the media through which it passes). And light of different wavelengths will be slowed to different degrees, and consequently, it is also refracted (bent) to different degrees when passing through a prism. Hence, the wavelengths, which determine the colors, separate.
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Analyzes an object's spectrum?
A spectrometer analyses an object's 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.
The full range of frequencies of electromagnetic radiation is called?
That would be a spectrum or band.
Can humans hear radio waves?
As defined by research on the topic of the Electromagnetic Spectrum, no human can hear radio waves. No human can hear any part of the Electromagnetic Spectrum except gamma rays, which have enough energy to light up. If humans were to hear radio waves, they wouldn't need radios (except from the original form).
Is radio waves a form of radiation?
Yes, radio waves are electromagnetic waves.They are in the part of the spectrum with the longer wavelengths, longer than microwaves, and visible light waves.
What is the plural form of the spectrum?
The plural of spectrum is "spectra."
Can you form sentence with word spectrum?
The visible light spectrum ranges from red to violet.
What spectrum does white light form?
when dispersed through a prism: Visible spectrum of light (rainbow) part of (very small fraction) electromagnets spectrum
Visible light can be separated into the various of the visible spectrum to form to form a?
thermogram.
Is the spectrum a public forum?
The Spectrum is NOT a form of public Forum.Keep in mind that a spectrum is a school newspaperwhich is school sponsered.A public Forum is basically like the daily news ( OUT to the open ).
White light can be separated into the visible spectrum to form a?
"rainbow"
What is full form of DSSS?
Direct-Sequencing Spread Spectrum
What is ment by spectrum?
A spectrum can take many forms. It usually means a range or group of things. For example... White light is split into the spectrum of colours by a prism. Radio waves form a small part of the electro-magnetic spectrum.
Which form of government on the political spectrum is the most authoritarian?
absolute monarchy
Is an x-ray a form of light found in the electromagnetic spectrum?
Yes.
What is white light shining through a prism spreads out to form this?
spectrum
Which form of government on the political power spectrum is the most egalitarian?
Representative democracy
