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Electromagnetic Spectrum
Electromagnetic Spectrum
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Physics
11th Grade
11/14/2008
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The frequency, f of an electromagnetic wave is inversely related to its wavelength, λ
 Definition

c=λf

c = speed of light, 3x108 m/s
Term
Radio Waves
 Definition
frequency of 102 - 108 Hz
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Microwaves (radar)
 Definition
frequency of 108 - 1012 Hz
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Infrared
 Definition
frequency of 1010 - 4x1014 Hz
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Visible light
 Definition
frequency of 4x1014 - 7.5x1014 Hz
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Ultraviolet
 Definition
frequncy of 7.5x1014 - 1017 Hz
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X-rays
 Definition
frequency of 1016 - 1020 Hz
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Gamma rays
 Definition
frequency of 1018 + Hz
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