Correct option is A
Introduction
The
visible spectrum of electromagnetic radiation (light) is the portion that is visible to the human eye. This range is generally accepted to be from approximately
400 nanometers (nm)} to 700 nm. Light with wavelengths shorter than 400 nm is ultraviolet (UV), and light with wavelengths longer than 700 nm is infrared (IR).
Information Booster
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Definition: The small part of the electromagnetic spectrum that is perceived by the human eye as light.
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Wavelength Range: It spans from about
400 nm (violet) to about
700 nm (red).
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Components: Within this range are the colors of the rainbow (Violet, Indigo, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Red) or VIBGYOR.
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Shorter Wavelength: Wavelengths shorter than this range are ultraviolet, X-rays, and Gamma rays.
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Longer Wavelength: Wavelengths longer than this range are infrared, microwaves, and radio waves.
Additional Points
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About 400 to 750 nm: This is close but less commonly cited as the precise range; 700 nm is the conventional upper limit.
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About 400 to 580 nm: This range excludes a significant portion of the visible spectrum, specifically the yellow, orange, and red light.
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About 480 to 700 nm: This range excludes a significant portion of the shorter-wavelength visible light, namely the violet and indigo light.