Question

Place the colors of visible light (ROYGBIV) in order from shortest wavelength to longest.

a) V: Violet, I: Indigo, B: Blue, G: Green, Y: Yellow, O: Orange, R: Red
b) R: Red, O: Orange, Y: Yellow, G: Green, B: Blue, I: Indigo, V: Violet
c) V: Violet, I: Indigo, B: Blue, G: Green, R: Red, O: Orange, Y: Yellow
d) Y: Yellow, O: Orange, R: Red, G: Green, B: Blue, I: Indigo, V: Violet

Answer 1

The colors of visible light from shortest wavelength to longest are Violet, Indigo, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, and Red, based on our perception of different wavelengths.

Step-by-step explanation:

The colors of visible light are perceived by our eyes as different wavelengths, with each color corresponding to a specific range of wavelengths. The shortest wavelength of visible light is violet, and it carries the most energy. On the other end of the spectrum, red has the longest wavelength and carries the least amount of energy. The order of colors from shortest wavelength to longest wavelength is represented by the mnemonic ROYGBIV, which stands for Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, and Violet.

Thus, placing the colors of visible light in order from shortest wavelength to longest wavelength, the correct sequence is: a) V: Violet, I: Indigo, B: Blue, G: Green, Y: Yellow, O: Orange, R: Red.