$A$ narrow beam $PQ$ of white light is passing through a glass prism $ABC$ as shown in the diagram.
Trace it on your answer sheet and show the path of the emergent beam as observed on the screen $DE$.
$(i)$ Write the name and cause of the phenomenon observed.
$(ii)$ Where else in nature is this phenomenon observed?
$(iii)$ Based on this observation,state the conclusion which can be drawn about the constituents of white light.

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
(N/A) The diagram is as shown in the reference image.
$(i)$ The phenomenon is called the dispersion of light. It occurs because different wavelengths of light travel with different speeds in the glass prism,causing them to bend at different angles.
$(ii)$ This phenomenon is observed in nature in the formation of a rainbow.
$(iii)$ White light consists of seven different colors (wavelengths),which are violet,indigo,blue,green,yellow,orange,and red.

Explore More

Similar Questions

The far point of a myopic person is $40 \, cm$. What type of lens should they wear to see distant objects clearly? Calculate the focal length and the power of the lens they should use.

What is the other name of near-sightedness?

The far point of a myopic person is $80 \, cm$ in front of the eyes. What is the nature and power of the lens required to enable him to see very distant objects distinctly?

Name the component of white light that deviates the least and the most while passing through a prism.

$(a)$ What will be the colour of the sky in the absence of an atmosphere?
$(b)$ Why are traffic light signals (or danger signals) of red colour?

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo