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Chapter 27: Q38CQ (page 996)

A bright white light underwater is collimated and directed upon a prism. What range of colors does one see emerging?

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The range of colors one sees emerging is in VIBGYOR order.

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Definition of prism

A prism is a transparent object, such as glass or plastic, that has at least two flat surfaces that make an acute angle.

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The range of colors we see emerging upon a prism

As white light goes through a prism due to rarefaction, it is split into seven distinct hues. Each color has a different wavelength, thus they span different distances, which is why they are spliced into seven distinct colors.

VIBGYOR order has seven different colors.

V-VIOLET

I-INDIGO

B-BLUE

G-GREEN

Y-YELLOW

O-ORANGE

R-RED

Therefore, when white light passes through a prism, it is divided into seven different hues due to refraction.

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