Question

    The phenomenon of splitting white light into its

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

    Solution

    Dispersion occurs when white light passes through a prism, separating into its constituent colors due to different refractive indices for each wavelength.

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