Dispersion of white light through a prism occurs because MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Dispersion of white light through a prism occurs because
A. Different colours have same speed in glass
B. White light is composed of seven colours
C. Refractive index is different for different colours
D. Prism absorbs colours
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Dispersion is splitting of light into constituent colours due to variation of refractive index with wavelength. Violet deviates most, red least. Prism doesn't absorb but disperses. Rainbow formation is due to dispersion, refraction, reflection in water droplets.

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