Prisms separate

light, such as that from the Sun, by wavelength

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Malachi Tanner

Physics

27 May, 14:33

Prisms separate

light, such as that from the Sun, by wavelength

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Victor Lee · Answer 1

True. It does this by refraction. refraction is when light enters a medium (like glass) and bends. The speed of the waves change also and this is typically a frequency-dependent speed change. So the different wavelengths bend at different angles and are separated.

Alessandra Barber · Answer 2

Sorry I'm so late, but I just took this test and the answer is white (for people who didn't study well; ))

Prisms separatelight, such as that from the Sun, by wavelength

Prisms separate

light, such as that from the Sun, by wavelength