define visible light

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Visible light refers to the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to the human eye. It includes all the wavelengths that can be perceived as different colors, ranging from approximately 400 to 700 nanometers. It is a form of electromagnetic radiation that travels in waves and is responsible for enabling sight in humans and other organisms with the ability to see.

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