To clarify, white light, such as that from the sun or a light bulb, contains a mixture of different wavelengths, including visible light. Non-visible light consists of wavelengths that fall outside the visible spectrum. Here's how the terms you've mentioned fit into this context:
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Non-visible light:
- Microwaves: Yes, these are non-visible light.
- Radio waves: Yes, these are also non-visible light.
- Ultraviolet (UV) light: This is non-visible light that is just beyond the visible spectrum on the violet side.
- X-rays: Yes, these are non-visible light as well.
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Visible light:
- White light from the sun: Yes, this includes visible light.
- White light from a light bulb: Yes, this also includes visible light.
- Rainbows: Yes, rainbows are caused by the dispersion of visible light and are a display of the visible spectrum.
In summary:
- Examples of non-visible light: Microwaves, radio waves, ultraviolet light, X-rays.
- Examples of visible light: White light from the sun, white light from a light bulb, rainbows.