Which colour of visible light has the highest frequency?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Violet
- Step 1: Violet light has the shortest wavelength in the visible spectrum, so it has the highest frequency. Answer: Violet. Why not the others: Red has the lowest frequency of visible light, and yellow and green lie between red and violet.
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