Which of the following correctly lists the order of colors in the visible light spectrum from shortest to longest wavelength?

• A. Green, Yellow, Orange, Red, Violet, Blue
• B. Violet, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Red
• C. Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Red, Violet
• D. Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Violet

Answer: (B)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Recall that the visible light spectrum is ordered by wavelength from shortest to longest as follows: Violet, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Red.
2. Understand that violet light has the shortest wavelength and red light has the longest wavelength within the visible spectrum.
3. Compare each given list to this order to determine which one matches the correct sequence from shortest to longest wavelength.
4. Check the first option: Green, Yellow, Orange, Red, Violet, Blue — this does not start with the shortest wavelength (Violet) and is therefore incorrect.
5. Check the second option: Violet, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Red — this matches the correct order from shortest to longest wavelength.