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== Electromagnetic radiation == | == Electromagnetic radiation == | ||
All electromagnetic radiation can be described in terms of its [[Energy]], [[frequency]] or [[wavelength]]. These properties are all related by the following equations: | All electromagnetic radiation can be described in terms of its [[Energy]] (E), [[frequency]](f) or [[wavelength]](\lambda). These properties are all related by the following equations: | ||
:<math>\lambda = \frac{c}{f} \,\!</math> , | :<math>\lambda = \frac{c}{f} \,\!</math> , | ||
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The Electromagnetic Spectrum is the name given to the range of Electromagnetic radiation covering all frequencies and wavelengths. It includes radio and TV transmission, Microwaves, Infrared, visible light, Ultraviolet, X-rays, and Gamma rays.
Electromagnetic radiation
All electromagnetic radiation can be described in terms of its Energy (E), frequency(f) or wavelength(\lambda). These properties are all related by the following equations:
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- ,
where c = 299,792,458 m/s (the speed of light) and h = 6.626 x 10-34 Js (Planck's constant)