Regarding Light and Vision, Which of the Following Statements Is

question 70

Multiple Choice

Regarding light and vision, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Light is physical energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation.
• B)The visible spectrum that humans perceive represents only a small portion of the full spectrum of "light."
• C)Human vision perceives wavelengths of light between approximately 300 and 750 nanometers.
• D)X-rays, ultraviolet waves, and radio waves are portions of the electromagnetic radiation spectrum that humans cannot "see."
• E)Of the colors, red has the shortest wavelength.

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