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Range of frequencies or wavelengths over which electromagnetic radiation can propagate. Transparent Opaque Coherent Electromagnetic wave Electromagnetic spectrum

College Physics

1st Edition

ISBN:9781938168000

Author:Paul Peter Urone, Roger Hinrichs

Publisher:Paul Peter Urone, Roger Hinrichs

Chapter24: Electromagnetic Waves

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 16PE: If you wish to detect details of the size of atoms (about 11010m ) with electromagnetic radiation,...

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