Question

what is the color of a fabric that absorbs electromagnetic radiation of wavelengths between 400 and 500nm

Answer 1

Answer:

Either of the three colors

Violet , indigo , Blue

Explanation:

The different ranges of color produced as per the electromagnetic spectrum are as follows  

• Violet:   400 - 420 nm

• Indigo:   420 - 440 nm

• Blue:   440 - 490 nm

• Green:   490 - 570 nm

• Yellow:   570 - 585 nm

• Orange:   585 - 620 nm

• Red:   620 - 780 nm

A material absorbing light in the range of 400-500 nm can have three colors –  

•  Violet:   400 - 420 nm

• Indigo:   420 - 440 nm

• Blue:   440 - 490 nm