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What are the 7 distinct colours in order of lowest to highest energy?

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Final answer:

The seven distinct colors in order of lowest to highest energy are red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet.

Step-by-step explanation:

The seven distinct colors of visible light, listed in order of lowest to highest energy, are:

  1. Red
  2. Orange
  3. Yellow
  4. Green
  5. Blue
  6. Indigo
  7. Violet

Color is associated with the wavelength of visible electromagnetic radiation. Red has the longest wavelength and carries the least amount of energy, while violet has the shortest wavelength and carries the most energy.

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