everyday science MCQ #49472

The acronym ROYGBIV represents the colors of the visible spectrum in order from:

everyday science MCQ #49472

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The acronym ROYGBIV represents the colors of the visible spectrum in order from:

    • A) Longest to shortest wavelength (red to violet)
    • B) Shortest to longest wavelength (red to violet)
    • C) Highest to lowest frequency (red to violet)
    • D) Brightest to dimmest intensity

    Answer: Longest to shortest wavelength (red to violet)

    Explanation: ROYGBIV lists visible spectrum colors from red to violet in order of decreasing wavelength (red ≈ 700 nm, violet ≈ 400 nm) and increasing frequency; red has the longest wavelength and lowest frequency.