In the dispersion of white light from a prism, the violet light is deviated more than the red light because :

Velocity of violet rays of light is more

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Wavelength of violet rays of light is more

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The frequency of violet rays of light is more

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The refractive index of prism for violet rays of light is more

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The correct option is D The refractive index of prism for violet rays of light is more
In the dispersion of white light from a prism, the violet light is deviated more than the red light because the refractive index of prism for violet rays of light is more.

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