Visible spectrum

Definition

The range of visible wavelengths which can be separated from white light into different colours.

Used by Edexcel

Specification 5.3P, 5.10 · Paper 1

White light is a mixture of the colours of the visible spectrum, so it contains a broad range of visible wavelengths.
Revise: Colour of Light
The continuous range of colours within visible light, from red to violet.
Revise: EM Spectrum Groupings

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GCSE Physics · key term

The range of visible wavelengths which can be separated from white light into different colours.

Used by Edexcel

Specification 5.3P, 5.10 · Paper 1

White light is a mixture of the colours of the visible spectrum, so it contains a broad range of visible wavelengths.
Revise: Colour of Light
The continuous range of colours within visible light, from red to violet.
Revise: EM Spectrum Groupings

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