The colours of the visible light region of the electromagnetic spectrum that have the shortest...
PHYSICS
WAEC 2023
The colours of the visible light region of the electromagnetic spectrum that have the shortest and longest wavelengths respectively are
- A. red and blue.
- B. indigo and violet
- C. violet and red.
- D. yellow and blue.
Correct Answer: C. violet and red.
Explanation
Violet light has the shortest wavelength among visible colors, while red light has the longest wavelength. The visible light spectrum, in order of increasing wavelength, goes from violet to blue, green, yellow, orange, and finally red.
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