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From radio at 550 KHz to, let's say, X-ray at 3 x 1018 Hz, you have a band of frequencies
that spans about 12.7 decades (times tens), or about 42 octaves (times twos).
From deep cherry red at 4 x 1014 Hz to perky violet at 7.5 x 1014 Hz, you have
a band of frequencies that spans about 0.27 decade, or about 0.91 octave.
Visible light is a minuscule sliver of even this truncated portion of the E&M spectrum.
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The visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum represent a large portion of the spectrum?
Yes, the visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum consists of wavelengths between approximately 400 to 700 nanometers. This range is a small portion of the entire electromagnetic spectrum, which includes radio waves, microwaves, infrared, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.
Why is it true to say that all EM radiation is light even though we can see only a small slice of the spectrum as visible light?
Visible light is a very small part of the EM spectrum and it is intellectual laziness to refer to all EM radiation as light.
Where is the visible light in the EM spectrum?
between 400 nm and 700 nm
Which part of the em spectrum is visible to the human eye?
Many particle physicists, radiation specialists, opticians and ophthalmologists have gotten togetherand named that part of the spectrum the "visible light" band.
Is the electromagnetic spectrum the same as visible light?
Visible light is PART of the electromagnetic spectrum... ... The Electromagnetic Spectrum encompasses everything from Gamma waves to Radio rays, and visible light sits slap bang in the middle of the two... ... The other radiation types of the electromagnetic spectrum are (from highest to lowest frequency - with their approximate wavelengths) : * Gamma (10-12m) * X-ray (10-10m) * ultravoilet (10-8m) * VISIBLE (0.5x10-6m) * Infra Red (10-5m) * Microwaves (10-2m) * Radio waves (103m)
Which of these statements about the EM spectrum is false?
Most of the EM spectrum is visible light.
What is the part of the em spectrum that we can see?
The part of the electromagnetic spectrum that we can see is visible light. Visible light consists of the colors of the rainbow, ranging from violet at shorter wavelengths to red at longer wavelengths. This portion of the spectrum is detected by our eyes and is responsible for our sense of sight.
Which part of the em spectrum can humans see colors?
Humans can see colors in the visible light portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, which ranges from approximately 400 nanometers (violet) to 700 nanometers (red).
What part of em spectrum is most important to humans?
The visible light portion of the electromagnetic spectrum is most important to humans as it allows us to see our surroundings. This portion ranges from about 400 to 700 nanometers in wavelength and is the basis for our perception of colors and shapes.
Which em wave is only a small band within the broad electromagnetic spectrum?
Visible light is the electromagnetic wave that falls within a small band of the broad electromagnetic spectrum. It is the only portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to the human eye.
What is another word for light waves?
Electromagnetic waves or radiation. "Light," however, generally refers to that portion of the EM spectrum that our eyes can detect.
The visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum represent a large portion of the spectrum?
Yes, the visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum consists of wavelengths between approximately 400 to 700 nanometers. This range is a small portion of the entire electromagnetic spectrum, which includes radio waves, microwaves, infrared, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.
Why is it true to say that all EM radiation is light even though we can see only a small slice of the spectrum as visible light?
Visible light is a very small part of the EM spectrum and it is intellectual laziness to refer to all EM radiation as light.
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.
What type of EM waves do we see in the rainbow?
We see visible light waves in the rainbow, which are a portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. These waves are perceived by our eyes as various colors due to their different wavelengths.
What type of em wave comes from incandescent light bulbs?
Visible and infra red parts of the EM spectrum
What human organ is sensitive to a small portion of the electromagnetic spectrum?
VIsual light
