A beam of white light passes through a glass prism and splits into different colours. Which physical phenomenon is mainly responsible for the separation of colours after refraction through the prism?

Subject: General Awareness | Topic: Science | Difficulty: MEDIUM

Options

1. (A) Dispersion of light
2. (B) Reflection of light
3. (C) Absorption of light
4. (D) Diffraction of light

Verified Answer

Option (D): Diffraction of light

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