Physics PYQ 158 of 288 · Optics

Dispersion of light is possible by :

  1. APrism
  2. BConvex lens
  3. CConcave lens
  4. DSimple mirror
  5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above

66th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2020

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Correct answer: (a) Prism

Explanation

A prism splits white light into its seven colours: this is dispersion. It happens because glass bends different colours by different amounts: violet the most, red the least.

A rainbow is dispersion of sunlight by raindrops.

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