Why the colors of the rainbow are in that order?

Answer 1

Otherwise the aide memoire "Richard of york gave battle in vain" wouldn't work!!

And Red and yellow make orange so it goes in between them , Like red orange yellow

And yellow and blue make green so it goes in between them , like yellow green blue

And blue and violet make indigo so it goes in between them , like blue indigo violet

So its Red Orange Yellow Green Blue Indigo Violet

Answer 2

The colors of the rainbow are in that specific order because of the way light is refracted and dispersed in raindrops. Each color corresponds to a different wavelength, and when light is refracted and dispersed in raindrops, it separates into its different wavelengths, creating the rainbow pattern we see.

Answer 3

Good question! I think that when you mix the prvious color(s) you'd get the next one, or maybe the one you are on. Try it! It's just my guess.

Answer 4

roy g biv

red orange yellow green blue indigo voilet, hence the acronym

Answer 5

It is that order because light's light is changed through a prism and red light bends a little, orange a little more, and so on and so forth.(red+orange+yellow+green+blue+indigo+purple=white)