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Which waves have wavelengths between about 10 nm and 400 nm?
Ultraviolet (UV) light—is radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light, but longer than X-rays, in the range 10 nm to 400 . Though these waves are invisible to the human eye, some insects, like bumblebees, can see them. It is ultraviolet waves that are responsible for causing our sunburns.
Which wave has a wavelength of 10 10?
Parts of the electromagnetic spectrum
| Type of wave | Typical source | Approximate wavelength |
|---|---|---|
| Ultraviolet (UV) | gas discharge, very hot objects, UV lamps, sun | 0.00001mm (10 -8m) |
| X-rays | very fast electrons hitting a metal target | 10 -10m |
| Gamma rays ( ) | radioactive nuclei decaying | 10 -12m |
Which is the unit of measurement for wavelength?
Wavelength (m) = Wave velocity (m/s) / Frequency (Hz) Wavelength represents the distance between two consecutive frequency wave peaks and is usually used to describe the electromagnetic spectrum. The measurement units for it available in the form are microns; mm; cm; m; km; inches and feet.
What does wavelength mean in the electromagnetic spectrum?
Wavelength (m) = Wave velocity (m/s) / Frequency (Hz) Wavelength represents the distance between two consecutive frequency wave peaks and is usually used to describe the electromagnetic spectrum.
Let’s take for instance the case of a wave with a frequency of 56 Hz going through a material at a speed of 168 m/s. The wavelength result is 3 m. Wave velocity (m/s) = Frequency (Hz) x Wavelength (m)
How can I find out the frequency of a wave?
You can also use the wavelength calculator to find out the frequency of a wave as long as you know its speed and wavelength. Therefore you can input data for any two of the three components and in different measurement units, in order to discover the third value. The answer from the tool will be given in the S.I measurement unit for that variable.