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| Electromagnetic Spectrum | Wavelength | Frequency | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Waves | >1 m | <300 MHz | Radio and Television |
| Microwaves | 1 m – 1 mm | 300 MHz – 300 GHz | Satellite communication, Cooking |
| Infrared | 1 mm – 700 nm | 300 GHz – 430 THz | Heat radiation, Remote controls |
| Visible Light | 700 nm – 400 nm | 430 THz – 790 THz | Human vision, Photography |
| Ultraviolet | 400 nm – 10 nm | 790 THz – 30 PHz | Medical sterilization, Sun tanning |
| X-ray | 10 nm – 0.01 nm | 30 PHz – 30 EHz | Medical imaging, Airport security |
| Gamma Rays | <0.01 nm | >30 EHz | Nuclear energy, Therapeutic radiation |