Prism produces colours by itself when white ray is incident on it.

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The correct option is B
False

No, prism does not produce any colours.A VIBGYOR is seen due to process of dispersion.

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Prism produces colours by itself when white ray is incident on it.

The correct option is B False No, prism does not produce any colours.A VIBGYOR is seen due to process of dispersion.

The correct option is B
False

No, prism does not produce any colours.A VIBGYOR is seen due to process of dispersion.