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Which colour has minimum wave length?

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Purple bends the most in a prism due to its lowest wavelength.
Updated On: Sep 7, 2025
  • Purple
  • Yellow
  • Green
  • Blue
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation


Among visible colours, purple (or violet) has the shortest wavelength.
Wavelength range for purple/violet is ~380–450 nm.
Comparative ranges:
- Purple: ~380–450 nm
- Blue: ~450–495 nm
- Green: ~495–570 nm
- Yellow: ~570–590 nm
Hence, the correct answer is Purple.
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