The range of visible light (the light detected by the human eye) is usually denoted as 380nm to 700nm.  Based on this window of wavelengths the minimum frequency of light detectable by the human eye is    _____________ The maximum frequency of light visible by the human eye is __________________

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The range of visible light (the light detected by the human eye) is usually denoted as 380nm to 700nm. 

Based on this window of wavelengths the minimum frequency of light detectable by the human eye is    _____________

The maximum frequency of light visible by the human eye is __________________

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