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What order do the wavelengths of visible light increase in? (Shortest to Longest)

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The wavelengths of visible light increase in the order of Violet, Indigo, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, and Red. Blue light has a shorter wavelength and higher frequency than yellow and red light.

Step-by-step explanation:

The order of visible light wavelengths from shortest to longest is Violet, Indigo, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, and Red. This is often remembered through the mnemonic ROY G BIV. Therefore, when considering the colors of light: yellow, blue, and red, the order according to wavelength from shortest to longest is blue, yellow, and red. Similarly, the order according to frequency from lowest to highest is red, yellow, and blue, since wavelength and frequency are inversely related.

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