QQuestion
Why is the red colour selected for danger signal lights?
✓Answer
Red colour is selected for danger signal lights because it has the longest wavelength and is scattered the least by the particles present in the atmosphere.
As a result, red light can travel a greater distance and remains clearly visible even in fog, mist, smoke, or dust. Therefore, it is used for danger signals, traffic lights, and stop signals.
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