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Draw a diagram to show how white light can be dispersed into a spectrum by using a glass prism. Mark the various colours of the spectrum.

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Knowledge Check

  • White light is dispersed using a prism by means of:

    A
    reflection
    B
    refraction
    C
    diffraction
    D
    interference

  • Red light cannot be dispersed by a glass prism because it :

    A
    has a high frequency
    B
    has a long wavelength
    C
    does not have component colors
    D
    is not refracted in glass

  • When white light is dispersed into seven colours by a prism, ………… light bends the least.

    A
    violet
    B
    blue
    C
    red
    D
    yellow

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