The colour of light that deviates least in a glass prism is MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The colour of light that deviates least in a glass prism is
A. Blue
B. Green
C. Violet
D. Red
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Dispersion: red has longest wavelength, lowest refractive index, deviates least. Violet deviates most. So spectrum: red at top (least deviation), violet at bottom.

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