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Visible Light Spectrum

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The visible light spectrum is the segment of the electromagnetic spectrum that human eyes can detect. It ranges from red light with longer wavelengths to violet light with shorter wavelengths.

AP course connection

Topic 3.3: 3.3 Visual Anatomy

Unit 3

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