ICSE-X-Physics

06: Spectrum of Light

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    In the spectrum of white light by a prism, the colour at the extreme end opposite to the base of prism is: (a) violet (b) yellow (c) red (d) blue
    Ans : 2 The colour of the extreme end opposite to the base of the prism is red.
    Hint: The angle of deviation decreases with the increase in wavelength of light for a given angle of incidence. Since the red light has greatest wavelength, it gets deviated the least and is seen on the extreme end opposite to the base of prism.
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