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Name the phenomenon responsible for dispersion of light.

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a) Light undergoes retraction when it enters the prism obliquely' and when it comes out of the prism. The extent of deviation depends on the wavelength. Therefore wavés undergo deviation at different angles and get separated. This is the reason for dispersion. b) visible spectrum
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