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Standard X
Physics
Dispersion of Light
The dispersiv...
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The dispersive power of a prism depends upon?
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Dispersive power is defined as the difference in refraction between the longest wavelength to shortest wavelength that enters a prism
Refraction depends on the refractive index of prism.
Which in turn depends on the material of the prism
Hence, the dispersive power depends on the material of the prism.
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