Physics 5054 · O Level · Dispersion of light

Dispersion of light — practice question

The diagram illustrates white light entering a prism. What occurs at point X, and what colour is the light that reaches the screen at point Z?

  • Aat point X: dispersion only; at point Z: blue light
  • Bat point X: dispersion and refraction; at point Z: blue light
  • Cat point X: dispersion and refraction; at point Z: red light
  • Dat point X: refraction only; at point Z: red light

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