Dispersion of white light by a glass prism occurs because
PHYSICS
WAEC 2001
Dispersion of white light by a glass prism occurs because
- A. white light consist of a mixture of seven different colour
- B. the refractive index of glass is different from each constituent colour of white light
- C. the speed of each colour of light in the glass is proportional to the refractive index of glass for each colour
- D. the speed of each colour of light in the glass is proportional to the angle of refraction in he prism
Correct Answer: D. the speed of each colour of light in the glass is proportional to the angle of refraction in he prism
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