Which colour of visible light has the highest frequency?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Violet
- Step 1: Violet light has the shortest wavelength and highest frequency in the visible spectrum. Answer: Violet. Why not the others: Red: Red has the lowest frequency. Green: Green is in the middle. Yellow: Yellow is nearer the red end.
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