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PHY 104 PHY 104 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Which statement describes monochromatic light?
Options
A light that never diffracts
B light that has a single frequency
Correct Answer
C light that spreads out when shone through a glass prism
D light that travels at the same speed in all materials
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Monochromatic light consists of a single frequency (or a very narrow range of frequencies).

Hint

Mono = one, chromatic = color/frequency.

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