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Which of the following colors of white light undergoes the maximum deviation when passed through a glass prism?
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Correct answer: Violet
Explanation: ā Correct Answer: C) Violet š Explanation: When white light passes through a prism, it splits into its constituent colors due to dispersion. Violet light has the shortest wavelength and the highest frequency, causing it to slow down more and bend at a sharper angle than other colors. Conversely, red light has the longest wavelength and undergoes the least amount of deviation.