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Infrared, ultraviolet and visible light are all part of the electromagnetic spectrum. The basic difference between them is their.
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Infrared, ultraviolet and visible light are all part of the electromagnetic spectrum. The basic difference between them is their.

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The basic difference is wavelength (frequency)

ultraviolet < visible < infrared where the visible spectrum lies at

4000 - 7000 Angstroms = 400 - 700 millimicrons (10^-9 meters)

Tjhe shorter wavelengths (ultraviolet) carry more energy / photon

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