Splitting of light into its constituents colours is known as
Dispersion
Reflection
Refraction
Diffraction.
Splitting of light into its constituents colours is known as
Dispersion
Reflection
Refraction
Diffraction.
The correct option is A Dispersion
Explanation for correct option:
A: Dispersion
Dispersion is defined as the phenomenon of splitting visible white light into its components.
Explanation for incorrect option(s):
B: Reflection
When a ray of light fall on an object, light from that object bounces back those rays of light to our eyes, and this is known as reflection.
C: Refraction
Refraction is defined as the change in direction of the light waves when passing from one medium to another medium.
D: Diffraction
Diffraction of light is defined as the bending of light around corners such that it spreads out and illuminates the area where a shadow is expected.
Hence, option A is correct
Dispersion
Explanation for correct option:
A: Dispersion
Dispersion is defined as the phenomenon of splitting visible white light into its components.
Explanation for incorrect option(s):
B: Reflection
When a ray of light fall on an object, light from that object bounces back those rays of light to our eyes, and this is known as reflection.
C: Refraction
Refraction is defined as the change in direction of the light waves when passing from one medium to another medium.
D: Diffraction
Diffraction of light is defined as the bending of light around corners such that it spreads out and illuminates the area where a shadow is expected.
Hence, option A is correct
