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What happens to white light in the above case?
What happens to white light in the above case?
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The dispersion of light occurs when different colors bend at different angles due to varying wavelengths as they pass through a medium.
Updated On: Jan 13, 2026
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When white light enters a glass prism, it refracts. Different colors (wavelengths) of light travel at varying speeds within the prism, leading to dispersion. This creates a spectrum of white light, revealing the visible spectrum's colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet.
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