Physics PYQ 154 of 288 · Optics

The wavelength of the visible spectrum is in the range :

  1. A1300 Å - 3900 Å
  2. B3900 Å - 7600 Å
  3. C7800 Å - 8200 Å
  4. D8500 Å - 9800 Å
  5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above

63rd BPSC Prelims 2017

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Correct answer: (b) 3900 Å - 7600 Å

Explanation

The human eye sees light with wavelengths from about 3900 Å to 7600 Å (390–760 nm): from violet at the short end to red at the long end.

Shorter wavelengths are ultraviolet and longer ones infrared, both invisible.

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