Practice - Dispersion of Light
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Practice Questions
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What are the colors of the visible spectrum?
💡 Hint: Use the acronym ROYGBIV.
What causes light to disperse in a prism?
💡 Hint: Think about how prisms bend light.
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What is dispersion of light?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens with a prism.
Is the visible spectrum made up of only three colors?
💡 Hint: Recall the acronym for the color sequence.
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Challenge Problems
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Explain how the refractive index affects the dispersion of light in a prism.
💡 Hint: Look into how speed changes when light enters different mediums.
If a prism is designed to enhance blues and violets, what could be altered in its design?
💡 Hint: Consider what materials might affect how these colors disperse.
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