Why does white light split into different colours on passing through a prism but not on passing through a glass slab?

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

Options

1. (A) Because the prism is thinner than a slab
2. (B) Because the prism has non-parallel sides
3. (C) Because the prism is made of a different material
4. (D) Because the prism is transparent

Verified Answer

Option (B): Because the prism has non-parallel sides

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