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Explain the phenomenon of dispersion of white light through a glass prism, using suitable ray diagram.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Dispersion**: Dispersion is defined as the phenomenon where white light splits into its constituent colors when it passes through a glass prism. The seven colors that make up white light are red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet (often abbreviated as VIBGYOR). 2. **Ray Diagram Setup**: To illustrate this phenomenon, we can draw a ray diagram. Start by sketching a triangular glass prism. Label the prism as ABC, where A and B are the two ends of the prism, and C is the apex. ...
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