Conceptual Physics: The High School Physics Program
Conceptual Physics: The High School Physics Program
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780133647495
Author: Paul G. Hewitt
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Chapter 27, Problem 7A
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Whether light is simply a small portion of available electromagnetic spectrum.

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Introduction: Electromagnetic spectrum is collection of all the available frequencies ranges from radio waves, microwaves, infrared radiation, visible light, ultraviolet, x rays, and gamma rays (1 Hz to 1024 Hz) .

As we go through the electromagnetic spectrum containing all types radiation, we find that the small region of spectrum is associated with visible light ranges from 1015 to 1016 Hz

Conclusion: Yes, light spectrum is small portion of available electromagnetic spectrum.

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Conceptual Physics: The High School Physics Program

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