The phenomenon of light splitting into its constituent colours is known as ________ of light.

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The change in speed of the light ray results in the dispersion of each wavelength by a different amount.
White light comprises seven visible colors (VIBGYOR)
Hence, the phenomenon of light splitting into its constituent colours is known as dispersion of light.

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