$(i)$ What is meant by dispersion of white light? Draw a diagram to show the dispersion of white light by a glass prism.
$(ii)$ Light of two colours $A$ and $B$ pass through a prism. $A$ deviates more than $B$ from its path of incidence. Which colour has a higher speed in the prism?

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
(B) $(i)$ The phenomenon of splitting of white light into its constituent colours (spectrum) when passing through a glass prism is called dispersion of light.
$(ii)$ The deviation of light depends on its refractive index in the medium. $A$ higher deviation implies a higher refractive index,and since refractive index is inversely proportional to the speed of light in that medium $(n = c/v)$,the colour that deviates more $(A)$ travels slower. Therefore,the colour that deviates less $(B)$ has a higher speed in the prism.

Explore More

Similar Questions

What is meant by scattering of light? Use this phenomenon to explain why the clear sky appears blue or the sun appears reddish at sunrise.

Why does it take some time to see objects in a cinema hall when we just enter the hall from bright sunlight? Explain in brief.

Which of the following is true for the eye defect known as hypermetropia (farsightedness)?

How is astigmatism corrected?

With the help of a diagram,explain the formation of a rainbow in the sky.

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo