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Figure 2: Plot of intensity of gamma ray flux passing through absorber as function of Doppler velocity applied to source; dip in centre is caused by nuclear resonant absorption.

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Figure 1: The electromagnetic spectrum.

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Figure 2: Plot of intensity of gamma ray flux passing through absorber as function of Doppler velocity applied to source; dip in centre is caused by nuclear resonant absorption.

radioactive decay of sodium-24

Figure 1: The electromagnetic spectrum.

Electromagnetic radiation

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Can science explain the Fantastic Four's powers?

Understand how the electromagnetic spectrum helps study the celestial bodies

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