Question 36
Dispersion of Light and ColoursWhich of the following pairs of light rays shows the widest separation in the spectrum of white light?
- A.Blue and red
- B.Green and yellow.
- C.Indigo and violet
- D.Orange and red.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (Blue and red)
Explanation
The order is red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet; blue and red are furthest apart of the pairs given.