Question

Explain the relationship among visible light, the electromagnetic spectrum, and sight.

Answer 1

Explanation:

The electromagnetic spectrum is the name given to the full range of frequencies and/or wavelengths that electromagnetic phenomena may have.

Human eyes respond to a small range of wavelengths in that spectrum. That response is called sight. Because humans can see that electromagnetic energy, it is called visible light.

Answer 2

QUESTION:

Explain the relationship among visible light, the electromagnetic spectrum, and sight.

ANSWER:

The visible spectrum is the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to the human eye. Electromagnetic radiation in this range of wavelengths is called visible light or simply light. A typical human eye will respond to wavelengths from about 380 to about 750 nanometers.