A monochromatic point source of light 'O' is seen through a rectangular glass block ABCD. Paths of two rays, in and outside the block, are shown in the given figure.

For the same rectangular glass block, the colour from the visible spectrum that produces maximum shift is:

Red

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Yellow

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Violet

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White

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Solution

The correct option is C
Violet

Violet light will produce maximum shift as violet travels the slowest and bends the most.

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