Chapter 11.2, Problem 13R

To determine

To Express: The range of wavelength corresponding to visible light, ultraviolet waves, and X-ray in scientific notation in nanometers.

Explanation of Solution

Introduction:

The changing electric field around a charge creates a changing magnetic field. Similarly, the changing magnetic field around a charge creates a changing electric field. Due to continuous change in the electric and magnetic field, electromagnetic waves are produced.

The wavelengths of the electromagnetic waves are as follows:

The wavelength range of visible light is from 700 nm to 400 nm.

The wavelength range of ultraviolet rays is from 400 nm to 10 nm.

The wavelength range of X-ray is from 10 nm to 0.01 nm.