Do I need to memorize the Light Spectrum? [ENDORSED]

[skyeblee2F]

I noticed in the homework a lot of problems asking which part of the spectrum a certain number of nm fell into (after doing a problem where you calculate the wavelength of something). For tests and such, will we need to have the spectrum memorized? Like, will I need to know that 340 nm falls in the UV spectrum while 600 nm falls in the visible spectrum?

[Lumbini Chandrasekera 1B]

I think we should have an idea of where the colors are just in case using ROYGBIV, but I'm not sure if we have to know the exact ranges.

[Jamie Hsu]

^ I agree. I think we should have a general idea and be familiar with the spectrum, however knowing the exact numbers may not be necessary. But it can never hurt to memorize it!

[Aria Soeprono 2F]

It would probably be helpful to know the ranges of UV, visible, and infrared light, since that is the extent of what is used in chem for the most part, but i wouldn't worry as much about radio waves or microwaves because it doesn't seem as relevant to this course.

[Sophie Roberts 1E]

I was curious about this too, because I noticed in lecture today, Lavelle was asking the class what region a certain wavelength range was, so I am wondering if we have to know the general wavelength of each region or if we just have to know the relative strength.

[Destiny_Ryales_3J]

I'm thinking that we might need to memorize it as well as the varying types of light in order to have a general understanding of the strength of each as they relate to each other.

[Hanniel U 2B]

I think we need to. There will be problems were we we need to state the spectrum given the answer we get. There was a similar problem like that on the homework.

[ran2000]

I think it would be advisable to have a general idea, like Dr. Lavelle said, about where a particular wavelength falls.
100-400 nm: UV light
400-700 nm: Visible light
700 nm- 1 mm: Infrared radiation

[Nikki Bych 1I]

There was a problem on the homework (1A.5) that asked to list waves in order of of decreasing wavelength, so maybe if we know the range of each type of wave generally.

[Rosha Mamita 2H]

I think it would be better to remember the main ones just in case such as UV light, infrared light, and visible light, and even then just a general idea of where on the spectrum the light is in terms of numbers. Otherwise I'm not sure what information about the light spectrum will be provided on our exams.

[MaiaRodriguezChoi3E]

I don't think you need to memorize exact values. Just having a general idea and being able to approximate the wavelengths for each major type (UV, infrared, etc...) is sufficient.

[Nicklas_Wright_1A]

I think you just need to know the order of the types of radiation and maybe the numbers for only the main ones like visible light, infrared, and ultraviolet.

[michelle]

I think we should at least remember the range of UV and visible light.

[Carissa Young 1K]

It is advisable to know the general idea and the main categories such as UV, visible, and infrared.