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The chapter discusses the phenomenon of dispersion and the creation of the spectrum from white light through a prism. It explains the separation of colors based on their wavelengths and how different colors bend at varying angles, leading to a distinct order of colors known as VIBGYOR. Additionally, it describes the recombination of the colors back to white light and highlights Sir Isaac Newton's experiment that demonstrated these principles.
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The chapter discusses the phenomenon of dispersion and the creation of the spectrum from white light through a prism. It explains the separation of colors based on their wavelengths and how different colors bend at varying angles, leading to a distinct order of colors known as VIBGYOR. Additionally, it describes the recombination of the colors back to white light and highlights Sir Isaac Newton's experiment that demonstrated these principles.
The phenomenon of splitting white light into its seven constituent colors when it passes through a prism.
The band of seven colors produced due to the dispersion of white light, appearing in the order of VIBGYOR.
The process of combining the dispersed colors back to form white light, typically using a second prism.
An experiment by Sir Isaac Newton to demonstrate the composition of white light by passing it through a prism.
Total Questions
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Estimated Time
4 min
Passing Score
70%
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