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JAMB Physics 2012 Objective — Question 37

Question 37 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Physics 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Dispersion of white light is the ability of white light to

  • A. penetrate air, water and glass
  • B. move in a straight line
  • C. move around corners
  • D. separate to its component coloursCorrect

Explanation

Dispersion of white light is its ability to separate into its component colours (as through a prism).

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