Dispersion occurs when white light passes through a glass prism because of the?

A. different hidden colours in the glass
B. different speeds of the colour in the glass
C. defects in the glass
D. high density of the glass

Correct Answer:

Option B – different speeds of the colour in the glass

Explanation

Dispersion is the splitting of white light into its spectral component colours and is caused by different speed of the colours in the Prisma