Why do different colours of light refract at different angles in the formation of a spectrum?
Asked by Topperlearning User | 26th Nov, 2013, 02:40: AM
Expert Answer:
Each colour of white light travels at a different speed in glass. This results in different colours of light being refracted at different angles.
Answered by | 26th Nov, 2013, 04:40: AM
- dispersion
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