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PHY 104 Reflection and Refraction of Light Objective Question
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Question

When white light passes through a prism, which color is bent the most and which is bent the least due to dispersion?
Options
A Red is bent the most, Violet is bent the least.
B Green is bent the most, Yellow is bent the least.
C Violet is bent the most, Red is bent the least.
Correct Answer
D Blue is bent the most, Orange is bent the least.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 44 explains: 'Since the index of refraction is greater for the shorter wavelengths, violet light is bent the most and red the least.'

Hint

Remember the order of colors in a rainbow and how they relate to wavelength and refractive index.

Question Info

Course: PHY 104
Topic: Reflection and Refraction of Light
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 42 of 947
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