Electromagnetic Spectrum and Visible Light
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What it is
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light is an electromagnetic wave; the portion visible to humans spans roughly 380–780 nm
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Frequency-energy relationsihp
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wave frequency is proportional to energy — e.g. a blue flame has a higher frequency (and thus more energy, and is hotter) than a red flame
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