Electromagnetic Spectrum Flashcards
Memorise the wavelength and frequency ranges of the different radiations
What is the approximate wavelength range /m of radiowaves
> 0.1
What is the approximate frequency range /Hz of radiowaves
< 3× 10^9
What is the approximate wavelength range /m of microowaves
0.1- 1× 10^-3
What is the approximate frequency range /Hz of microwaves
3× 10^9 - 3× 10^11
What is the approximate wavelength range /m of infra red
1× 10^-3 - 7× 10-7
What is the approximate frequency range /Hz of infrared
3× 10^11 - 4.3× 10^14
What is the approximate wavelength range /m of visible light
4× 10^-7 - 7× 10^-7
What is the approximate frequency range /Hz of visible light
4.3× 10^14 - 7.5× 10^14
What is the approximate wavelength range /m of ultra violet
4× 10^-7 - 1× 10^-8
What is the approximate frequency range /Hz of ultraviolet
7.5× 10^14 - 3× 10^16
What is the approximate wavelength range /m of X rays
1× 10^-8 - 4× 10^-13
What is the approximate frequency range /Hx of X rays
3× 10^16 - 7.5× 10^20
What is the approximate wavelength range /m of gamma rays
1× 10^-10 - 1× 10^-16
What is the approximate frequency range /Hz of gamma rays
3× 10^18 - 3× 10^24
