Question

    The phenomenon of splitting white light into its

    component colours is called:
    A Refraction Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Dispersion Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Reflection Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Diffraction Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Dispersion occurs when white light passes through a prism, splitting into its constituent colours due to varying refractive indices for different wavelengths.

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