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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]], [[frequency]] or [[wavelength]]. These properties are all related by the following equations:
    c = &lambda f

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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, frequency or wavelength. These properties are all related by the following equations: