The angle of deviation of light of various colours passing through a glass prism decreases...

PHYSICS
WAEC 1992

The angle of deviation of light of various colours passing through a glass prism decreases in the order of

  • A. blue orange and red
  • B. red, blue and orange
  • C. blue, red and orange
  • D. red, orange and blue

Correct Answer: A. blue orange and red

Explanation

Upon passage through the prism, the white light is separated into its component colors - red, orange, yellow, green, blue and violet.



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