As shown in Fig. 7.1, a thin beam of white light passes into a glass prism and separates into the colours of the visible spectrum.
(a)[2]
Finish the labelling on Fig. 7.1 by entering the colours of the visible spectrum in the table.
(b(i))[1]
State the term that describes the bending of light as it enters the prism.
(b(ii))[1]
State the term that describes the different amounts of bending that create the spectrum.
(c)[2]
In the table, write an appropriate correction for each error.
Worked solution & mark scheme
This 6-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “The six credited colours are red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet” …