$A$ convex lens,a glass slab,a glass prism,and a solid sphere are all made of the same glass. The dispersive power will be:

  • A
    In the glass slab and prism
  • B
    In the lens and solid sphere
  • C
    Only in prism
  • D
    In all the four

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