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Which of the following colors of white light undergoes the maximum deviation when passed through a glass prism?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Red
  2. Yellow
  3. Violet
  4. Green

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Violet

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Violet šŸ“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.