Single Answer MCQ
Q-00040330

What is the order of colors observed when white light is dispersed through a prism?

1

Red, Blue, Green, Yellow

2

Violet, Blue, Green, Yellow

3

Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet

4

Violet, Indigo, Red, Green

Answer and Solution

Answer

C. Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet

Solution:

The order of colors observed during dispersion of white light is Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, and Violet, commonly remembered by the acronym VIBGYOR.

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