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Most humans (their eyes, to be more specific) can detect wavelengths between roughly 390 nm to about 750 nm. That means that the frequency band is roughly 400 THz - 790 THz (Terahertz)

Waves' frequency and wavelength are connected by the relationship vw = λf

In other words, wave velocity equals wavelength multiplied by frequency. All EM waves travel at a speed which is equal to c.

In the case of EM radiation, we know that vw = c (speed of light, exactly 299,792458 m/s), therefore we can easily calculate the frequency. Of course, you have to convert the values in the first place.

Some animals can detect a wider range of wavelenghts.

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