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Does visible light make up a relatively large part or a relatively small part of the electromagnetic spectrum?

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Answer:

Relatively small part of the electromagnetic spectrum

Step-by-step explanation:

Let us take a look at the electromagnetic spectrum

Radio waves

Wavelength =
10^3\ m

Microwaves

Wavelength =
10^(-2)\ m

Infrared waves

Wavelength =
10^(-5)\ m

Visible waves

Wavelength =
0.5* 10^(-6)\ m

Radio waves

Wavelength =
10^3\ m

Ultraviolet waves

Wavelength =
10^(-8)\ m

X ray waves

Wavelength =
10^(-10)\ m

Gamma ray waves

Wavelength =
10^(-12)\ m

So, it can be seen that the visible light makes up a relatively small part of the electromagnetic spectrum.

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