When light rays are passed through a prism, the phenomenon that occurs is known as ___________ of light.

reflection

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diffraction

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scattering

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dispersion

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The correct option is D
dispersion

When light rays are passed through a prism, the phenomenon that happens is known as the dispersion of light. The splitting of white light into its constituent colors is known as dispersion.

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Statement 1: When white light ray passes through a prism, it disperses into seven different colours, and this phenomenon is called dispersion.

Statement 2: In a refracting media, lights of different colour travel at different speed.

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