Question

What is spectrum? Draw a labelled diagram to show the formation of the spectrum. Name the various colors of the spectrum.

Answer 1

A spectrum is a band of colors. It is produced when component colors of light are separated at different degrees by refraction through a prism. A spectrum of light is shown in the diagram given below:


There are mainly seven colors present in the spectrum of light. i.e. Violet, Indigo, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, and Red.