Chapter 5, Problem 48A

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation : The colors of the visible spectrum in order of increasing wavelength to be listed.

Concept Introduction : A wide range of wavelengths of radiation makes up the electromagnetic spectrum. Electromagnetic radiations come in a wide variety with varying frequencies and/or wavelengths.

Answer to Problem 48A

The color of the visible spectrum in increasing order of wavelength is violet, blue, green, yellow, orange, and red.

Explanation of Solution

Light contains both particles and waves.

A wide range of wavelengths of radiation makes up the electromagnetic spectrum. Electromagnetic radiations come in a wide variety with varying frequencies and/or wavelengths.

The separation between the crests is known as the wavelength.

The wavelength is inversely proportional to frequency.

In the electromagnetic spectrum, the wavelength decreases from left to right.

The range of the visible region is from 400 to 750 nm.

The color of the visible spectrum in increasing order of wavelength is violet, blue, green, yellow, orange, and red.

Red will have a higher wavelength while violet will have a lower wavelength.