Question

What happens when white light passes through a glass prism?

• A. Light dispersion and formation of a 7 colors spectrum.
• B. Light dispersion and formation of a 6 colors spectrum.
• C. Light reflection and a formation of a 6 colors spectrum.
• D. Light reflection and a formation of a 7 colors spectrum.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Light dispersion and formation of a 7 colors spectrum.

Upon passage through the prism, the white light is separated into its component colors - red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet.