Practice Newton’s Experiment (6.5) - Spectrum

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Question 1.
What is the spectrum of visible light?
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Remember the acronym VIBGYOR.
Question 2.
What does a prism do to white light?
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Think about rainbows!
3Question 3.
What phenomenon occurs when white light passes through a prism?
- Color absorption
- Reflection
- Dispersion
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Think about rainbows.
4Question 4.
True or False: Newton used a second prism to separate light.
- True
- False
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What was the purpose of the second prism?
Question 5.
If two prisms are used in succession where the second is not aligned perfectly, explain what might be observed when light passes through.
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Consider what happens when angles change.
Question 6.
Design an experiment similar to Newton's to explore other materials besides glass. What would you expect to find?
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Think about how different materials might affect light's behavior.

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