Nearly all objects in the universe emit, reflect and/or transmit some light. (One hypothetical exception may be dark matter.)
A rainbow shows the optical (visible) part of the electromagnetic spectrum.. Sun and stars too ..
Earth emits Infrared waves .. and so our bodies ..
The Sun emits a large amount of UV radiation , infrared rdiations and others ..
Neutron stars and accretion disks around black holes emit X-rays, which enable us to study them.
Television, mobile phones, wireless networking and amateur radio all use radio waves.
2006-11-15 09:26:01
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answered by Geo06 5
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electromagnetic spectrum
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The entire range of radiation extending in frequency from approximately 1023 hertz to 0 hertz or, in corresponding wavelengths, from 10-13 centimeter to infinity and including, in order of decreasing frequency, cosmic-ray photons, gamma rays, x-rays, ultraviolet radiation, visible light, infrared radiation, microwaves, and radio waves.
2006-11-14 21:12:24
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answered by Basement Bob 6
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