Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Light

Light — practice question

The diagram illustrates a thin beam of white light being spread out by a glass prism to form a visible spectrum. Which statement describes how the frequency and wavelength of the light change when viewed from P to Q across the spectrum?

  • AThe frequency and the wavelength both increase.
  • BThe frequency and the wavelength both decrease.
  • CThe frequency decreases but the wavelength increases.
  • DThe frequency increases but the wavelength decreases.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 1-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme.

  • Full mark scheme, point by point
  • Step-by-step worked solution
  • Write your answer & get it marked instantly by AI