When white light passes through a glass prism, it splits into a spectrum of seven colors. Which color deviates the least? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

When white light passes through a glass prism, it splits into a spectrum of seven colors. Which color deviates the least?
A. Yellow
B. Blue
C. Red
D. Violet
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Dispersion occurs because different colors of light travel at slightly different speeds inside the glass prism, meaning they have different refractive indices. Red light has the longest wavelength, the lowest refractive index in glass, and therefore deviates (bends) the least. Violet has the shortest wavelength and deviates the most.

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