Chapter 16, Problem 45A

To determine

ToRank: the given colors according to their frequency from least to greatest.

Answer to Problem 45A

The required ranking from least to greatest on the basis of their frequency is Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, and Violet.

Explanation of Solution

Introduction:Frequency is typically expressed in Hertz and is cycle units per second.Color is the visible light frequency, which ranges from 430 trillion Hertz to 750 trillion Hertz

The ranges of the frequencies for the given colors are as follow

Blue $=~610-670\text{THz}$

Green $=~540-580\text{THz}$

Red $=~430-480\text{THz}$

Violet $=~670-750\text{THz}$

Yellow $=~510-540\text{THz}$

From the above ranges, the ranking from least to greatest is:

Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, Violet.