Question

Which of following statement(s) is/are true with respect to a prism if 'i' is the incident light ray and the dotted line shows the normal to the point where light strikes?

• A. It bends light falling on it towards its base
• B. It bends lights of different colors by same amount
• C. It creates colors of its own
• D. All of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A

It bends light falling on it towards its base

• A prism bends light falling on its surface towards its base if the rays are approaching from below the normal.
• The amount of bending depends on the colour of light as can be seen in the dispersion of white light.
• Red light bends the least while violet light bends the most.