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JAMB Physics 1995 Question 36

Question 36

Dispersion of Light and Colours

Which of the following pairs of colours gives the widest separation in the spectrum of white light?

  1. A.Red and violet
  2. B.Green and yellow
  3. C.Red and indigo
  4. D.Yellow and violet
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Red and violet)

Explanation

Red and violet are at opposite ends of the spectrum (ROYGBIV), so they are separated the most.