electromagnetic spectrum

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Complete range, over all wavelengths and frequencies, of electromagnetic waves. These include (in order of decreasing wavelength) radio and television waves, microwaves, infrared radiation, visible light, ultraviolet light, X-rays, and gamma radiation.

The colour of sunlight is made up of a whole range of colours. A glass prism can be used to split white light into separate colours that are sensitive to the human eye, ranging from red (longer wavelength) to violet (shorter wavelength). The human eye cannot detect electromagnetic radiation outside this range. Some animals, such as bees, are able to detect ultraviolet light.

Green, red, and blue were the colours of the Eritrean People's Liberation Front (EPLF) flag which bore a yellow star at the hoist. Effective date: late 1995. >>