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    Question: Is there different tipes of light if so how many.

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    Asked by XO54 to Saoirse, Stephen on 18 Nov 2016.
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      Stephen Davitt answered on 18 Nov 2016:


      So light is whats called an electromagnetic wave and yes, there are MANY types each with different sizes, from smallest to largest these are:

      Gamma Rays
      X-Rays
      Ultra Violet Light
      Violet Light
      Indigo Light
      Blue Light
      Green Light
      Yellow Light
      Orange Light
      Red Lights
      Infrared Light
      Microwaves
      Radiowaves

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