JAMB Physics 2010 Objective — Question 32
Question 32 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Physics 2010 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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32. Dispersion occurs when white light passes through a glass prism because of the A. different speeds of the colours in the glass B. high density of the glass C. defects in the glass D. different hidden colours in the glass
- A. different speeds of the colours in the glassCorrect
- B. high density of the glass
- C. defects in the glass
- D. different hidden colours in the glass
Explanation
White light is dispersed into the respective components (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet) because the components travel at different speeds through the glass.
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